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August 29, 2018

Valley native removed from parishes

By Mon Valley Independent

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

A Monessen native has been added to the list of priests accused of sexual abuse out of the Diocese of Greensburg.

The Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed is the subject of a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, dating back 28 years, according to a release issued by diocese Wednesday.

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