Diocese Investigates Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse

Sikeston Standard Democrat
December 31, 2012

http://www.standard-democrat.com/story/1926995.html

The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has reported allegations of sexual abuse of a child by a priest who once served parishes in Southeast Missouri.

The Diocese is reporting "a credible complaint" of sexual abuse of a minor involving the Rev. Walter G. Craig. The allegation pertains to a period in the mid-1960s, according to a news release from the Diocese.

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