Michigan priest on leave after allegation of misconduct with minor surfaces

SAGINAW (MI)
The Associated Press

May 22, 2019

A priest with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is on administrative leave while church officials investigate an allegation of misconduct with a minor.

The decision regarding the Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk was announced Tuesday. The diocese says the alleged misconduct “occurred many years ago,” and he was placed on leave Sunday after church officials received information from law enforcement.

The Associated Press sent an email to Kucharczyk Wednesday seeking comment.
A release says Kucharczyk cannot have contact with anyone under 21 or serve in priestly capacities during the investigation.

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