INDIANA
WANE
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A priest has been removed from his position at the St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel after accusations of sexual abuse surfaced.
Reverend Cornelius Ryan worked as an administrator at the St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Province. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend was notified of alleged sexual abuse that took place about 20 years ago on June 10. Rev. Ryan was removed from ministry that same day.
The diocese reportedly released a statement on Wednesday announcing the removal of Father Ryan. Parishioners were notified by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades after Masses on Saturday and Sunday.
Wednesday’s announcement came shortly after a report was released outlining how leaders failed for decades to stop sexual abuse in its schools and other ministries throughout the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph. The province spans 10 Midwestern states, including Indiana.
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