Yep. This is just setting up for criminal defense. I'll bet whoever this priest "was" is long dead and conveniently unable to refute such charges - if he decides to throw someone under the bus.
My first thought upon reading about his declining to name the church or clergyman was that he needs time to get the story straight. Wouldn't look too good if he names some church that wasn't built till ten years ago or a clergyman who wasn't there when the alleged abuse occurred.