Louisville Priest Cleared of Sexual Abuse Allegation

WAVE
December 16, 2014

http://www.wave3.com/story/27643198/louisville-priest-cleared-of-sexual-abuse-allegation

Fr. Ronald Domhoff (Source: WAVE 3 News Archives, 2006)

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A priest who was removed from his parish after being accused of sexual abuse will be returning in time for Christmas services.

Fr. Ronald Domhoff was serving as pastor of St. Peter The Apostle on Johnsontown Road when the accusation against him was made. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz placed Domhoff on administrative leave on Sept. 25 after being informed by Louisville Metro police of the allegation. The person making the accusation said the abuse occurred in the 1980s.

According to a statement released to WAVE 3 News by the Archdiocese, the decision to return Domhoff to his parish came after the claim against him could not be substantiated and the investigation was ended by the LMPD Crimes Against Children Unit.

The Archdiocese said a private investigator with expertise in crimes against children reviewed the information gathered, interviewed Domhoff and found no evidence to conclude that any abuse had occurred. The Archdiocese also said they reached out to the person who made the abuse accusation for more information, but has not received a report detailing the abuse.

After reviewing the information, the Archdiocese of Louisville Sexual Abuse Review Board determine it could not substantiate the accusation against Domhoff.

Archbishop Kurtz ordered that Domhoff be returned to active ministry and his post as pastor of St. Peter The Apostle effective Dec. 17. Parishioners were informed of the decision in a letter from the Archdiocese.