ANCHORAGE (AK)
KTUU
by Jeffrey Hope - Wednesday, June 1, 2005
Anchorage, Alaska - The Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks says it is investigating a new allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by one of its priests. The diocese says Father Richard McCaffrey is on administrative leave tonight.
McCaffrey is a pastor at the Immaculate Conception Church in downtown Fairbanks. Bishop Donald Kettler will not say who is conducting the investigation or if police are involved. However, he issued a statement in a press release this afternoon.
“I will work tirelessly to bring healing to those involved in this difficult situation. I ask for your prayers and the continued support for our diocese and the Immaculate Conception Parish during this difficult time,” Kettler said.