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posted by Shelby Capacio

AUSTIN, Minn. (KMSP) – On Tuesday, Pacelli Catholic Schools announced the high school’s math teacher has been terminated following her arrest in a criminal sexual conduct investigation involving a minor.

Administrators at Pacelli High School say they are cooperating with law enforcement in the case against 28-year-old Mary Gilles, and will continue to help if and when prosecution begins. Apparently, a Monday morning phone call reported suspicious activity that lead to her arrest. Leaders at the diocese say that arrest was made because Pacelli Catholic Schools adopted procedures and a protocol for identifying sexual abuse and immediately reporting suspicious activity to police.

“Our prayers go out to those who have suffered child sexual abuse and who have been harmed,” a statement from the Diocese of Winona read in part. “We encourage anyone with information regarding child sexual abuse to immediately…