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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Parishioners at a local Catholic church are standing behind the man who is at least temporarily leading their church.

At one point that man was under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct and covering up abuse.

On Sunday, church goers had a strong message for those they say are too quick to judge, saying they should wait until they have all the facts.

The Kalamazoo diocese recently brought in Archbishop John Nienstedt, a retired Archbishop at the Archdiocese of Minneapolis, St. Paul to serve as the assistant priest at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church in Battle Creek while Father John Fleckenstein receives medical care.

“I think he’s a wonderful person,” said parishioner Charles Rose. “I had a chance to shake hands with him and talk with him and welcomed him to Battle Creek and to the church.” …

Miky Kingsley…