MICHIGAN
WNEM
By Clayton Cummins
MT. PLEASANT, MI (WNEM) –
A priest was suspended from his ministry on Monday.
The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw announced Father Denis Heames, of Central Michigan University’s St. Mary’s University Parish, had been suspended.
Heames worked as a parochial administrator for more than two years at the parish.
Bishop Joseph Cistone placed Heames on administrative leave for “boundary violations.”
TV5 called the diocese to get clarification on the reasoning behind Heames leave, but the diocese would not comment.
Cistone released a statement on the diocese’s website that said priests deal with weaknesses like anyone else and it’s distressing that someone was harmed by a minister of the church. …
TV5 also spoke with David Clohessy. He is part of a survivors’ network of those abused by priests.
“We’re glad Father Heames is no longer at a parish, at least temporarily, but we’re upset that the bishop is being so secretive. We think the bishop owes it to his flock to be more forthcoming about this case,” Clohessy said.
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