Fr. Arthur C. Mertens
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The bishop announced in 2002 that Mertens had been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors and had been removed from ministry in 1989. One man filed suit in 7/04, alleging abuse by Mertens in the 1980s in several locations. A priest complained about Mertens in 1984 or ’85. Another claim settled in 1994. Mertens also abused in Guatemala between 1961-1977. Reportedly in 4/07 Mertens was to continue to draw a pension. No privileges.
- Spokesman Review 10.24.02
- Inland Register 11.14.02
- Spokesman Review 10.24.02
- Spokesman Review 07.16.04
- Seatte Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer 08.19.04
- KXLY 04.20.07
- Spokesman Review 05.05.07
- Statement by Diocese of Spokane 11.21.07
- Diocese of Spokane List of Admitted, Proven or Credibly Accused Perpetrators of Sexual Abuse 11.03.09
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