Late St. Francis Priest Admits Sexual Misconduct with Minor

By Christopher Burns
NBC 24
March 27, 2015

http://www.nbc24.com/news/story.aspx?id=1183284#.VRb9DPl_uSp

The Oblates of St. Francis De Sales received an allegation of sexual misconduct of a minor nearly 14-years after it occurred.

Fr. James Roth, who died in February of 2015 from a high dose of insulin which caused low glucose levels and brain damage, is being investigated by Catholic Church leaders. The leaders say the allegations of sexual misconduct from 14-years ago were confirmed true.

According to a statement on the Oblates of St. Francis De Sales website, Roth admitted to the allegations in a note written before his death.

The leaders say they are working to learn of other possible victims. Anybody who knows of such abuse is asked to call Fr. Ken McKenna at 419-724-9851.