MINNESOTA
Seattle PI
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says it placed an active priest on a leave of absence after it received an allegation of past sexual abuse.
Archbishop John Nienstedt says in a statement there is a “credible allegation” that the Rev. Gerald Dvorak sexually abused a minor in the 1970s. A credible allegation is one that’s “not manifestly false or frivolous.”
Nienstedt says law enforcement was notified, and Dvorak will not carry out priestly ministry during the investigation.
Dvorak released a statement saying he’s never abused anyone. He asked for prayers for everyone involved.
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