DALLAS (TX)
KXII TV
January 31, 2019
Seven local clergymen have been named in a list released by the Dallas Dioceses Thursday accused of sexually abusing children.
One of the names on this list is Father Jeremy Myers, a longtime priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sherman. Parishioners tell us his suspension came in just the last few months, and that a meeting was held Wednesday night at the church to prepare the congregation for the news. Sherman Police Chief Zachary Flores said Thursday he is aware of the situation but the department is not actively investigating any cases at this time.
In total, the Dallas Diocese released 31 names of Priests who served in the North Texas area who have been accused of crimes against children since 1950. The church says they did this in an effort to be transparent and open about this problem and in hopes of beginning the process of healing.
The Diocese’s Bishop, Edward Burns, says the names on this list are those of Priests who have allegations against them that the Church considers “credible”. That means that the allegation has been reviewed by a board at the church, and they believe it to be true.
Other names on the list with local ties include Michael Flanagan of St. Mary’s in Sherman (died 2008), William Hughes from St. Patrick’s in Denison (removed in 1989, laicized), William Lane from St. Charles in Gainesville (died 1986), Jose Saldana from St. Elizabeth/Bonham (removed in 1998, laiciziation pending), and Michael Barone from Our Lady of Victory in Paris (retired, removed 2018).
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