Fr. Kenneth E. Klubertanz
Placed on leave in 6/02 after an allegation that he had abused a boy, age 13, 27 years prior. Placed on leave pending investigation by Review Board. A second man came forward in 8/02, alleging the priest abused him at age 16 in 1968. Klubertanz denied all allegations. In 1/03 a third man filed suit alleging he was abused as a boy by Klubertanz in 1969-70 on weekend trips to a cabin. The Diocese denied that it knew of any allegations against Klubertanz before 2002. Found guilty by Church trial per 6/07 news release. Sentenced to life of prayer and penance.
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.10.02
- Wisconsin State Journal 06.10.02
- Wisconsin State Journal 08.17.02
- Wisconsin State Journal 01.16.03
- Capital Times 10.24.03
- Janesville Gazette Extra 03.06.05
- Capital Times 05.06.05
- Capital Times 07.21.05
- Gazette 06.13.07
- Daily News (AP) 06.13.07
- Capital Times 06.13.07
- Capital Times 06.14.07
- Diocese of Madison List 07.03.20
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