Pastor put on leave after concerns of interactions with youth

Valley News Live
May 27, 2017

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UPDATE: A press conference to address the media was held tonight, but little new information came from the meeting.

When asked about the nature of the accusations against Father Feltman, a Fargo Diocese spokesperson said that any of those questions would have to be directed towards the Richland County Sheriff's office.

The spokesperson also couldn't say if there were similar claims made at Father Feltman's previous parishes.

Currently, the Richland County Sheriff's Office detective assigned to the case is out of the office.

ORIGINAL STORY: Father Thomas Feltman, pastor of the St. John the Baptist's Catholic Church in Wyndmere and St. Arnold's Catholic Church in Milnor is on administrative leave after concerns were brought to his attention regarding his interaction with children.

The Fargo Diocese says that Father Feltman approached the organization saying that there were "concerns that had been brought to him about regarding his interaction with youth."

The Diocese then placed Father Feltman on administrative leave and reported the issue to civil authorities.

He also won't be residing in the parish until the end of the investigation.

The Diocese asks that you contact them or the Richland County Sheriff's Office if you have any information on possible inappropriate actions by Father Feltman

A press conference will be held tonight at 7:30pm so make sure to stay tuned to Valley News Live for the latest details.