Retired, local priest accused of sexual abuse

WTRF
May 28, 2018

http://www.wtrf.com/news/allegations-of-sexual-abuse-against-local-priest/1202510585

[See a bio of Msgr. Mark Froelich.]

The Diocese of Steubenville has received what it considers to be credible allegations of sexual abuse against retired diocesan priest Msgr. Mark J. Froehlich.

Due to the allegations, he has been removed from active ministry. 

The "Chapter for the Protection of Children and Young People," which are special laws approved by the Holy Father to deal with child abuse, are handling the case.

Any victim or victims harmed by a priest or anyone serving on behalf of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Steubenville can contact the Diocese or authorities. 

In the Diocese victims can call Thomas S. Wilson at (740) 282-3631 or email twilson@diosteub.org.

On Sunday night, SNAP, the Suvivor's Network of those Abused by Priests responded to the allegations: 

"Church officials wrongly tell us that incidents such as this case can be reported to Diocesan officials or authorities. All incidents of child sex abuse must be reported to the police or child protective services. The church officials are not the proper officials to be investigating child sex crimes as we have seen a history of church authorities covering up clergy who abuse children. If you have been abused or have a reasonable suspicion of abuse, please report to the police."