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Diocese of Gaylord Releases List of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse

By David Lyden
9and10 News
November 14, 2018

https://www.9and10news.com/2018/11/14/diocese-of-gaylord-releases-list-of-priests-accused-of-sexual-abuse/


The investigation into clergy sex abuse in the Catholic Church is now reaching into Northern Michigan.

The Diocese of Gaylord has published the names of all priests accused of misconduct dating back to

1971.

That list includes 10 names and has been made public on the diocese’s website.

Some of the priests have passed away, but others are simply listed as removed from public ministry.

The list does not include what they were accused of or their assignment history.

We should also note the diocese did not make any formal announcement that the list had been published.

This comes as the Michigan attorney general’s office looks into abuse claims across the state.

Here’s the list of priests accused of misconduct:

Laurus Rhode, OFM

  • Removed from diocese and returned to Religious Order 1993
  • Deceased 1995

Leo Olschaysken, O. Praem

  • Removed from diocese and returned to Religious Order 1974
  • Deceased

Patrick Barrett

  • Permanently removed from public ministry 2002
  • Deceased 2006

Ronald Gronowski

  • Permanently removed from public ministry 2002

Lionel Harnish

  • Removed from ministry 1986
  • Deceased 2007

James Holtz

  • Permanently removed from public ministry 2002

Benedict Marciulionis

  • Removed from ministry 1981
  • Deceased 2000

Raymond Pilarski

  • Permanently removed from public ministry 2006
  • Deceased 2017

Terrence Raymond

  • Left priesthood 1985
  • Deceased 1986

Robert Gordon Smith

  • Deceased 1990

We are working on getting a response from the Diocese of Gaylord and will have continuing coverage on 9&10 News at 5&6.




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