MICHIGAN CITY (IN)
Post-Tribune
Aug. 11, 2005
By Mary Fox / Post-Tribune correspondent
MICHIGAN CITY — Some parishioners from the Rev. Richard Emerson’s former church think the priest’s reputation is being tarnished in the media.
They’re also supporting him financially even in the wake of a new allegation announced Sunday.
Nancy and Tom Henry are among Notre Dame Church parishioners who are still in Emerson’s corner, despite the allegations against him.
On Sunday, new allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor were deemed credible, according to the Diocese of Gary.
Emerson has been on administrative leave since December, after charges by a Florida man were deemed credible.