GATES (NY)
WROC
5/17/2006 6:00 PM
(WROC-TV)
Reverend John J. Steger, pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Church on Lyell Road in Gates, is accused of sexually abusing a 12-year old girl inside the church rectory on two separate dates.
Steger is charged with two counts of sexual abuse and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Her turned himself into police Wednesday afternoon.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester has placed Steger on administrative leave. Steger will not be allowed to engage in any public ministry.