Diocese of Toledo priest on leave, accused of sexually abusing a minor

TOLEDO (OH)
WTOL-TV

October 13, 2018

Father Nelson Beaver has been put on administrative leave following an allegation of abuse dating back 25 years

A priest of the Diocese of Toledo has been accused sexually abusing a minor over 25 years ago.

Father Nelson Beaver has been put on administrative leave by Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, effective immediately.

Father Beaver is the pastor of Resurrection Parish in Lexington and St. Mary of the Snows Parish in Mansfield.

The allegation was not made in relation to these parishes, and Father Beaver will not be staying at those parishes while he is on leave.

Father Beaver has denied the allegation and so far, this is the only accusation against him.

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