CTV News reports:
A Saskatoon priest has been placed on administrative leave following sexual assault allegations involving a minor. Police arrested a 69-year-old man on Wednesday and charged him with sexual assault following a complaint by the mother of a 13-year-old girl.
In a statement shared on social media, the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon said that one of its clergy members had been charged with sexual assault. “The priest has been placed on administrative leave, effective immediately, and has been removed from active duty pending completion of the legal proceedings,” the statement said.
In an interview with CTV News, the Eparchy confirmed St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church pastor Janko Kolosnjaji has been suspended from his pastoral and administrative duties pending the outcome of his criminal charges.
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A Saskatoon priest has been placed on administrative leave following sexual assault allegations involving a minor. https://t.co/j42pdvcmwe
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We are blessed to work with Fr. Janko.
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