MARQUETTE (MI)
Daily Press
April 3, 2018
Father Frank M. Lenz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Marquette, has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately, diocese officials announced Monday. The action was taken as the result of a recently-made credible allegation of alleged sexual misconduct with a minor dating back to the 1970s, according to the diocese. Lenz has denied the allegation.
In accord with diocesan policy, the allegation has been reported to the Marquette County prosecutor.
The diocese has extended an offer of pastoral care to the person bringing the allegation, diocese officials stated in a press release.
Lenz has been removed from all public priestly ministry and prohibited from presenting himself as a priest in accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
“It should be noted that this is not a final determination of guilt. Administrative leave is a precautionary measure while a credible allegation is being investigated,” diocese officials said.
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