WAVE 3 TV Louisville, KY | Priest removed after allegations of sexual abuse
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Fr. James R. Schook (Source: Archdiocese of Louisville)Posted by Charles Gazaway - email
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The Archdiocese of Louisville has removed a parish priest from ministry after allegations of sexual misconduct in the mid-80s.
Father James R. Schook, pastor of St. Ignatius Martyr at 1816 Rangeland Road, was placed on a leave of absence after the Archdiocese received information from an adult male who alleged that Schook had sexually abused him as teenager.
According to a press release by the Archdiocese, its sexual abuse review board has examined the allegation and civil authorities have been contacted.
The congregation of St. Ignatius Martyr was informed of Schook's status by letter and during a Sunday Mass led by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz.
While on leave, Fr. Schook is prohibited from public ministry pending the outcome of the investigation. The Archdiocese has assigned Fr. Martin Linebach as temporary administrator of St. Ignatius Martyr.
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