12 Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse Or Misconduct

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   The Catholic Diocese of Evansville has released the list of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct involving children. 11 of the 12 priests on the list were accused of sexual abuse of a minor. The other pleaded guilty to child pornography. None of the priests are still in active ministry. Michael Allen, John Breidenbach, James Clements, Wilfred Englert, Mark Kurzendoerfer and Arthur Mergen were listed as having served at churches and schools in Vincennes. One priest, Othmar Schroeder, had 18 credible allegations against him. The list also named Joseph Clauss, Richard Wildeman, Jean Vogler, Warren Heitz, and Robert Woerdeman. The diocese says it is still investigating allegations against two other priests, Raymond Kuper and Dave Fleck.