Fr. Arthur C. Mertens
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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