SOUTH BEND (IN)
South Bend Tribune
September 7, 2018
A prosecutor in Pennsylvania is investigating an accusation of misconduct against local Bishop Kevin Rhoades in Harrisburg, where he previously served as a priest and bishop.
According to a report from PennLive.com, the Diocese of Harrisburg confirmed Thursday that an allegation of misconduct was filed against Rhoades recently and forwarded to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office and PA ChildLine. Rhoades is now bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Diocesan spokesman Mike Barley told PennLive that the diocese “would stress that this is an allegation.”
“We will have no further comment until the investigation of the Office of the District Attorney is concluded,” Barley said.
A statement from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend said, “Bishop Rhoades adamantly denies any validity to this accusation and the insinuation of inappropriate behavior. He did nothing wrong, and is confident any investigation will bear this out.”
The Tribune was not immediately able to reach the diocese late Thursday evening.
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