Fr. John Kohnke
Arrested in CA in 1974 for oral copulation of a minor 1973-1974. Also two arrests for lewd behavior in restrooms in CA. Worked in multiple parishes in WI, MT, PA, TX and CA even after his arrests. Died 9/2/1987. Named in a 2003 civil suit. Personnel file released by the Order 09/09/2013. Included on the Helena diocese’s list 4/29/2015, in compliance with the non-monetary terms of the 3/5/2015 bankruptcy settlement. Included on the St. Norbert Abbey list 7/19/2019, which notes multiple allegations.
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