Abuse case announced in Missouri Catholic diocese

MISSOURI
The Kansas City Star

The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau says it has received a credible complaint of sexual abuse against a minor that allegedly occurred in the early to mid-1960s.

The diocese says the accused priest, the Rev. Walter C. Craig, died in 1971.

The Springfield News-Leader reports that the diocese has notified civil authorities of the allegation. Further details were not released.

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