August 04, 2005

Local says he was molested by priest

ASPEN (CO)
The Aspen Times

By John Colson
August 4, 2005

A former priest who is being investigated over allegations that he molested minors in various Colorado parishes has been accused of molesting at least one boy in Aspen while working here.

That alter boy, who is an adult working in Aspen today and asked not to be identified, confirmed this week that the Rev. Harold Robert White came to his house one day while working as pastor at St. Mary Catholic Church in Aspen and "inappropriate behavior" took place.

"I'd rather leave the details out of it," said the man, who was in his late teens at the time the incident took place.

The victim, who still is a Catholic, said he told his parents immediately and that his parents talked with other parishioners about the matter then contacted the Denver Archdiocese to report the incident.

"He was gone within the week," the man said of White. "I never saw him again. For me, it's never been a big deal. I'm not going to sue the church for millions."

Posted by kshaw at August 4, 2005 08:06 AM