INDIANA
ABC 57
By Melissa Hudson
Story Created: Jan 15, 2014
WALKERTON, Ind. — The pastor of Saint Patrick Parish has resigned and retired after an investigation by the Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend found evidence he sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago.
Father James Seculoff has been in the clergy for more than 50 years.
According to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, once they received the allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, they launched a preliminary investigation.
That investigation revealed strong evidence the abuse did occur.
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