KANSAS
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

June 15, 2013

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann has announced that he has accepted the resignation of Reverend William Bruning, Pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe, Kansas.

On June 8th, the Archdiocese received an allegation that Father Bruning had engaged in behaviors in violation of his promise of celibate chastity. The allegation about Father Bruning did not involve any contact with minors, nor did it involve any individual from Prince of Peace Parish or any of the parishes where Father Bruning has previously served. In order to respect the confidentiality of the person who brought forth the allegation, details concerning the alleged behaviors will not be disclosed at this time.

When informed of the allegation, Father Bruning immediately acknowledged its truth, accepted the gravity of this matter, and asked for help in identifying and addressing the root causes for…