Roeland Park priest removed from ministry after abuse allegation

KANSAS CITY (KS)
KCTV

By Chris Oberholtz, Multimedia Producer

KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) –

The Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS, has removed a Roeland Park priest from his ministry while it investigates an allegation of abuse.

Father John Wisner has been the associate pastor at St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park since 1985.

A 45-year-old Kansas City, KS, man alleges Wisner touched him improperly 30 years ago, when he was 15 years old. The man claims that the alleged misconduct took place while on a youth outing.

Wisner has denied the allegation.

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