Oklahoma priest removed from ministry amid investigation into sexual abuse of minor claim

OKLAHOMA CITY (OK)
KOCO News

November 5, 2018

An Oklahoma priest has been removed from ministry pending an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse against a minor, according to officials with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

The archdiocese’s review board is looking into an allegation made against Father James Mickus, who currently serves as the pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Chandler and Saint Louis Catholic Church in Stroud. The allegation does not include Mickus’ current parishes, officials said.

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