OHIO
Sandusky Register
MATT WESTERHOLD
NOV 17, 2014
A priest who formerly served the Norwalk, St. Paul parish was placed on leave this past weekend for alleged misconduct with adult females, the Toledo Diocese announced.
Bishop Daniel E. Thomas placed Rev. David A. Reinhart on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate intimate relationships with adult women, a news release from the diocese states.
“The announcement regarding the administrative leave and resignation of Father Reinhart was made at both St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish this weekend,” the release states. “Bishop Thomas — or his representative, the local dean — was personally present at the weekend Masses to make the announcement, offer Mass, and preach at both parishes.”
While on administrative leave Reinhart “is not permitted to exercise public ministry, administer any of the Sacraments, wear clerical attire or present himself publicly as a priest pending the outcome of an investigation.”
Bishop Thomas accepted Father Reinhart’s resignation as pastor of both St. John the Evangelist Parish, Delphos and St. John the Baptist Parish, Landeck, where he has served since July 2013, according to the news release.
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