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Roman Catholic Diocese of Anchorage
Process underway to remove J. Michael Hornick from priesthood
CatholicAnchor.org
Two new accusations of inappropriate physical relationships have surfaced in regards to J. Michael Hornick, a priest of the Anchorage Archdiocese. Hornick was suspended from all priestly duties in 2011 for similar accusations with three separate women.
The new allegations, from two adult women, accuse Hornick of inappropriate behavior when the alleged victims were minors.
Following the Anchorage Archdiocese’s protocols for the protection of children and vulnerable adults, the Anchorage Police Department was immediately contacted in both cases.
The process to permanently prohibit Hornick from practicing as a priest will begin through an internal church court.
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