The Rev. William Casey, a retired priest in the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville who on Wednesday admitted that allegations he molested a child when he served a Kingsport church were true, once served Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Chattanooga as associate pastor.
He served the downtown church between 1969 and 1972, Deacon Sean Smith, chancellor for the diocese, said.
In his discussion with diocesan officials, Mr. Casey, 76, a Greeneville, Tenn., resident, said there may be other victims.
Bishop Richard Stika, in a news conference today at the diocesan office in Knoxville, urged anyone else who may have been abused by the priest to contact their local legal authorities as well as the diocesan office.
He said a letter asking other victims to come forward would be read at all Masses and all parishes in the diocese this weekend.