MICHIGAN
Digital Journal
By Arthur Weinreb
Feb 13, 2012
Mount Clemens – The Michigan pastor was suspended for failing to report an allegation that a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the basement of a Mount Clemens, Michigan church.
The announcement of the suspension was made yesterday by Bishop Michael Brynes of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Byrnes’ statement was read at all Sunday Masses conducted in the parish.
The alleged sexual assault took place in December in the basement of St. Peter Parish church. In his statement, the bishop expressed regret and apologized to the 14-year-old girl. He also reached out the the girl and her family.
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