WISCONSIN
Fox 11
GREEN BAY – The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay says it has received an allegation of abuse of a minor against Father Justin N. Werner.
The Diocese said in a press release Saturday Father Werner denies the allegation.
Diocesan officials say Father Werner, a senior (retired) priest, has been temporarily restricted from performing any public ministry pending the outcome of a complete review. That includes an investigation by an independent professional investigator.
The Diocese says the abuse is alleged to have happened at St. Edward Parish in Mackville in the 1970s. Diocesan officials say they have notified Outagamie County authorities of the allegation following its mandatory reporting policy.
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