LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Catholic Diocese of Lansing has suspended a senior priest from public ministry because of what it calls a “credible allegation” of sexual assault by an adult male from decades ago.
The diocese announced Monday it had suspended the Rev. Robert Gerl (GEHR’-el), who was not assigned to a parish since he’s on senior status.
Diocesan spokesman Michael Diebold says Michigan State Police have seized Gerl’s file as part of Attorney General Bill Schuette’s investigation into possible sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in Michigan.
The diocese announced last month it plans to invite an external agency to review how it handled sexual abuse allegations. Its report has not yet been published.
- Posted October 09, 2018
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Lansing Diocese suspends priest over assault allegation
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