Diocese, priest deny claims sisters were abused as children

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania Catholic diocese and a priest are denying allegations by two sisters who say the priest repeatedly molested them as girls, including one at her First Communion party.

Attorneys for the Altoona-Johnstown diocese and the Rev. Charles Bodziak say he "denies any sexual interest in children and denies he ever utilized his position to 'groom' or seek sexual gratification from any child, at any time."

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