SALINA (KS)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina
Written by Doug Weller
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Salina — Bishop-elect Edward Weisenburger celebrated all of the weekend Masses at Sacred Heart Cathedral and took the opportunity to talk to parishioners about their pastor, Father Allen Scheer, who has been placed on administrative leave.
Father Scheer, 49, was charged April 18 with a misdemeanor count of inappropriate sexual contact with an adult man in Salina.
He pleaded not guilty April 20 in Saline County District Court and requested a jury trial, which was set for 9 a.m. Aug. 15.
Father Randall Weber, who is moderator of the diocesan curia, was named temporary administrator of the cathedral parish after Father Scheer was placed on leave, in accord with standard diocesan policies.
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