MICHIGAN
Midland Daily News
ORI QUALLS
April 16, 2018
Five former priests, including three with local connections, were removed from ministry because of credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors, it was announced by the Diocese of Saginaw.
They are:
• John E. Hammer (former priest, associate pastor, Blessed Sacrament, 1991-1995)
• Jack E. Leipert (former priest, temporary administrator St. Philip Neri, Coleman, and St. Anne, Edenville, 1978, and Sacred Heart, Bad Axe, 1990-2001 )
• Leonard F. Wilkuski (former priest, assistant pastor, St. Brigid of Kildare, Midland, 1963-1965 and pastor, 1990-1999)
• Stanislaus A. Bur (former priest – deceased)
• Richard L Howard (former deacon)
Full assignment histories of the priests can be found here.
In addition, two priests are currently on administrative leave related to allegations under investigation. They are: Robert J. DeLand and Ronald J. Dombrowski
DeLand of Freeland was charged Feb. 26 with criminal sexual conduct for allegedly assaulting two males, ages 21 and 17. The 71-year-old DeLand has pleaded not guilty.
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