MICHIGAN
The Detroit News
The pastor of a Catholic church in Metro Detroit has been ordered to step aside in an investigation of church finances.
The Rev. Thomas Belczak, 60, had been pastor at St. Kenneth in Plymouth Township for 10½ years.
His removal comes less than six months after his brother, the Rev. Edward Belczak, was arraigned on similar charges involving a church in Troy.
Archdiocese of Detroit spokesman Ned McGrath said the cases aren’t related.
In a statement, the archdiocese said investigators are looking into possible “improper use” of money at St. Kenneth. McGrath declined to elaborate, saying the parish was not in any financial distress.
“It is anticipated that Fr. Belczak’s status will continue until this matter is resolved,” the archdiocese said in a statement.
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