Archdiocese Comments on Criminal Charges against an Ottawa Priest

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa
December 4, 2014

http://catholicottawa.ca/documents/2014/12/14-12-04_Press_release_re_Fr_Stephen_Amesse-1.pdf

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The Archdiocese of Ottawa, on learning that Father Stephen Amesse, a priest of the

Archdiocese of Ottawa, had been charged by the Ottawa Police Service, made the following

statement through its Communication Officer, Sarah Du Broy:

“When Fr. Stephen Amesse was criminally charged today, following diocesan protocols in such

matters, he was suspended immediately from all ministry.

Archbishop Prendergast extends to the parishioners of St. Patrick's Fallowfield, where Fr.

Amesse is pastor, the assurance of his prayers and pastoral care. These are painful moments in

the life of a faith community. May the parishioners know the spiritual support of our entire

Catholic community.”

No other comment will be provided at this time.