Fr. Ronald Vincent Gronowski
Ordained for the Diocese of Saginaw. Became priest of the Gaylord diocese when it was created in 1971. Transferred in 1/1993 to the Diocese of Honolulu. Resigned in 5/2002 after a review of his personnel file showed allegations in 1994 that he was involved in sexual misconduct with a teenage boy over several years in the 1970s. His victim had complained to the Diocese that Gronowski was in active ministry. Gronowski admitted his behavior and apologized publicly. His victim said that Gronowski also had a “sexual relationship” with another teenager, who confirmed this in 1994. Gronowski was sent to treatment. Confidential settlement of $50K in 1995. Faculties for public ministry removed in 1996 by Honolulu bishop. Returned to MI, allowed to minister. Allegation in 2005 of abuse of a minor in the late 1960s. In 2024 there were three known allegations of the sexual abuse of minors and two young men 1969-1981. Also allegedly received pornography at a parish rectory in 2002 and showed it to kids. Grownowski moved to St. Petersburg FL in 2011. Included on the Diocese’s list 11/10/2018. On the Saginaw diocese’s list 4/10/2019. Included in the MI Attorney General’s 1/8/2024 Gaylord report.
- Grand Rapid Press 05.08.02
- Associated Press 05.08.02
- Traverse City Record-Eagle 06.11.02
- Detroit Free Press 04.14.03
- Diocese of Gaylord Internal Memo 11.09.18
- Diocese of Gaylord List 11.10.18
- 9 and 10 News 11.14.18
- Michigan Live 11.15.18
- Diocese of Saginaw List 04.10.19
- MI A.G. Gaylord Report 01.08.24
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