Another former priest in the Shenango Valley is currently under investigation for alleged abuse, according to the Catholic Diocese of Erie.

According to the Diocese's public disclosure list, Msgr. John Hagerty, who has been deceased since 2013, is one of four priests under investigation for alleged abuse.

According to his obituary, Hagerty served as a pastor at many churches in northwest PA, including Saint Joseph Parish in Sharon between 1977 and 1984 and Notre Dame Parish in Hermitage between 1997 and 2005, when he retired.

Msgr. Hagerty is one of two priests from the Shenango Valley under investigation by the Diocese.

Father Michael Allison, who served as pastor at Beloved Disciple Parish in Grove City and held positions at Kennedy Catholic High School and the Shenango Valley Catholic School System, is also under investigation. He's been deceased since 2020.

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