LA Crosse Diocese, Viterbo College Release Statements Following Msgr. Mcgarty's Citation

WSAW
December 16, 2014

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The Director of Communications and Public Relations for the Diocese of La Crosse issued a statement Monday saying, “We are saddened to learn of a recent situation involving Msgr. Bernard McGarty, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse. According to diocesan policy as stated in the pastoral letter On Sexual Misconduct for the Diocese of La Crosse, Msgr. McGarty, from this moment forward, is not to have any public ministry while this current situation is investigated.”

Viterbo College also issued a statment regarding the investigation, stating, "Effective immediately, Msgr. Bernard McGarty will not be serving as Viterbo's Visiting Scholar in Ecumenical Studies or presenting occasional guest lectures." The statement was send to media outlets by Pat Kerrigan, Vice President of Communications and Marketing.

As NewsChannel 7 first reported Friday, Monsignor Bernard McGarty was cited with disorderly conduct after he reportedly asked a massage therapist to touch his genitals.

McGarty was not arrested. He was issued a $250 ticket.