Fr. Richard G. Wagner

Ordained: 1961
Status: Accused

Died: 07/13/2012
Diocese: Diocese of Des Moines IA

Removed in 1993 when a mandated reporter learned of alleged abuse of a high school girl in the late 1980s. Sent for treatment and placed in a restricted priory setting. Previously taught at a diocesan High School and had been named principal there by Bishop Dingman. No public allegations until Bishop Charron recommended laicization 9/19/2003. Laicized 10/13/2006. Died in 2012. Included on the diocese’s list 4/4/2019.


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