Farmington Priest Accused of Sex with Minors

My Fox Detroit
October 8, 2012

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/19759532/farmington-priest-accused-of-sex-with-minors


A senior priest from Farmington Hills has been placed on administrative leave while authorities investigate allegations he had sex with minors.

Father Loren O'Dea, 83, a senior (retired) priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, was placed on an administrative leave of absence and restricted from any public ministry Friday.

The Detroit archdiocese consulted with the Archdiocesan Review Board after two allegations of sexual misconduct with minors. Both allegations involve O'Dea, and date back just prior to his ordination.

Information about the allegations, which was received in recent weeks, has been turned over to Oakland County Sheriffs.

Information on archdiocesan policies and procedures regarding these matters is available on the Protecting Children page.

To inform the archdiocese of complaints involving sexual abuse of minors by clergy or church personnel and/or to speak to the Victim Assistance Coordinator contact: 866-343-8055.