COLUMBUS (OH)
WOSU
September 13, 2019
By Steve Brown
The Catholic Diocese of Columbus says it placed a priest on administrative leave after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor. A diocese press release says the leave for Father Kevin Lutz, 69, is effective September 11, three days after he retired.
According to the diocese, the accusation was reported to the Chancery office one day after his retirement from St. Mary Parish in Columbus.
The accusation reportedly dates back to Lutz’s tenure at St. Christopher Parish between 1982-1986.
“A meeting of the Diocesan Board of Review for the Protection of Children will be convened in the near future to assess the results of the preliminary investigation and advise the Bishop as to whether or not it appears to be credible,” the release says. “If an allegation is determined to be credible, the Diocese of Columbus will execute the necessary judicial and administrative processes. A determination of credibility is never to be considered proof of guilt.”
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