Fr. Joseph Smetana
Spent 31 years as a priest in Nicaragua. Identified in the 6/18/2013 “Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph” as a current friar with confirmed reports of the sexual abuse of minors. Smetana’s name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him. Removed from public ministry, living under supervision. Included on the La Crosse diocese’s list 1/18/2020, where he worked at some point at St. Henry in Eau Galle. Permanently removed from ministry.
- Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St Joseph 06.18.13
- Capuchin List of Friars with Confirmed Reports of Sexual Abuse of Minors 06.18.13
- Statement on the Public Release of the Names of Friars with Confirmed Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults 06.18.13
- Diocese of La Crosse List 01.18.20
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
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