St. Paul Priest Removed for Alleged Misconduct with Minor

CBS Minnesota
June 26, 2012

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/06/26/st-paul-priest-removed-for-alleged-misconduct-with-minor/

A St. Paul priest has been dismissed from his parish after allegations that he engaged in misconduct involving a minor.

According to Jim Accurso, media and external relations manager for the St. Paul and Minneapolis Archdiocese, Reverend Curtis Wehmeyer was removed by Archbishop John Nienstedt after learning of allegations of misconduct. Wehmeyer was the pastor of Blessed Sacrament parish in east St. Paul.

The Archdiocese reported the allegations to police, and is fully cooperating in the investigation. Wehmeyer is barred from any involvement in ministry in the Archdiocese pending the outcome of the investigation. He is no longer in residence at Blessed Sacrament.

In regards to the allegations, Accurso stated, “The Archdiocese deeply regrets the pain caused by clergy misconduct or by others within the Church. The Archdiocese is offering its support and assistance to all concerned.”

If you have any knowledge of misconduct within a parish, please call police and notify the Archdiocese at (651)291-4497.

The Archdiocese is currently looking for a new pastor for Blessed Sacrament.