JEFFERSON CITY (MO)
News Tribune
June 30, 2020
By Joe Gamm
Although allegations against a Catholic priest from the Diocese of Jefferson City could not be corroborated, he has agreed to resign as pastor of a Mid-Missouri parish.
Although allegations against a Catholic priest from the Diocese of Jefferson City could not be corroborated, he has agreed to resign as pastor of a Mid-Missouri parish.
The Rev. Mark Porterfield, who was pastor at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martins, was accused of misconduct involving a former adult employee.
His resignation as pastor is effective today.
“After a thorough investigation conducted by independent investigators, the allegation of misconduct could not be corroborated,” according to a diocese announcement made this weekend at the parish.
The diocese placed Porterfield on administrative leave in early 2019. He has regained his priestly faculties, which is the permission a bishop gives to a priest to perform sacraments.
“It was determined that the allegation was credible, but it could not be corroborated,” diocesan Director of Communications Helen Osman said.
Note: This is an Abuse Tracker excerpt. Click the title to view the full text of the original article. If the original article is no longer available, see our News Archive.