MISSOURI
The Kansas City Star
BY IAN CUMMINGS
icummings@kcstar.com
A deacon in the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph was removed from service after being accused of violating his marital vows with a woman, according to an announcement from the diocese on Tuesday.
Bishop James Johnston removed Deacon Dwayne Katzer from his position as director of the Diaconate and Diaconate Formation Offices. Deacons are ordained ministers of the Catholic Church who perform various tasks, including baptisms and officiating marriages and funerals. Married men can become deacons.
Katzer also was removed from all other ministerial duties and placed on administrative leave for an indefinite period, according to the statement.
Diocese officials said the allegation against Katzer came in October, prompting an investigation by diocese officials.
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