GREENSBURG (IN)
The Indiana Gazette
August 23, 2018
By Patrick Cloonan
The pastor of several Fayette County churches has been relieved of his ministry duties by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, pending an investigation of charges dating to a period shortly after his tenure at a church in Indiana County.
“Earlier this week, the Diocese received a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Msgr. Michael W. Matusak dating back almost 20 years,” the diocese stated late Wednesday afternoon.
The allegation apparently covers an event that happened after then-Father Matusak left Church of the Good Shepherd in Kent, where he was known as “Father Mike” and was its first pastor from 1989 to 1997.
The diocese also reported that the matter “is now in the hands of law enforcement” in Westmoreland County, where Matusak was serving after his tenure in Kent.
“This is the first and only allegation the diocese has ever received against Msgr. Matusak,” the diocese said. “A credible allegation does not mean it has been substantiated or proven. This announcement in no way implies Msgr. Matusak is guilty.”
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