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CBS Detroit
DETROIT (WWJ) – The Archdiocese of Detroit has placed a retired priest on administrative leave, following accusations of sexual misconduct with minors.
A press release issued by the Archdiocese says the decision was made “after consultation with the Archdiocesan Review Board, deemed substantive two allegations of sexual misconduct with minors involving Fr. O’Dea which date back just prior to his ordination. Information about the allegations, which was received in recent weeks, was turned over to civil authorities.”
83-year-old Father Loren O’Dea was ordained in 1993 and previously served at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington. He was given senior — or retired — status as a priest in 1997.
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