PUEBLO (CO)
The Pueblo Chieftain
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pueblo issued a statement Friday expressing prayers for a former priest who committed suicide, as well as sorrow for anyone who has suffered abuse at the hands of the clergy.
The statement, issued on behalf of Bishop Arthur Tafoya, said that Brother William Mueller, who has been accused of sexual misconduct in three lawsuits filed on behalf of former Roncalli High School students, was a member of the Marianist order and therefore the diocese would issue no statement on that matter.
"Because Brother Mueller was a Marianist brother, who taught at Roncalli from 1966 to 1971, the Marianists in St. Louis are much better able to respond to Brother Mueller's other assignments," the statement reads. "The diocese has not yet been served with any lawsuit.
"The bishop and diocese of Pueblo are sincerely sorry for any hurt that has been suffered by victims of sexual misconduct of clergy. Under our diocesan policy, assistance is available to any victim of clergy sexual misconduct and we offer such assistance. The bishop urges any victim to contact Jayne Mazur at 544-4233."