YES... he had committed a crime... link below here... Ann
Roman Catholic priest Bruce Wellems has served as a youth advocate and community organizer in one of Chicago's poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods. Sexual molestation allegations against Fr. Wellems when he was a teenager have raised questions on whether or not he should be allowed to continue his ministry.
The Chicago Tribune reports that when this misconduct surfaced during his time serving in California, Los Angeles' Archbishop removed him instantly. Afterwards, Fr. Wellems returned to Chicago where their archbishop is now trying to determine the best course of action concerning Fr. Wellems' misconduct.
http://www.wtmj.com/shows/jeff-wagner/should-a-catholicpriest-be-removed-from-ministry-for-past-sexual-misconduct
Roman Catholic priest Bruce Wellems has served as a youth advocate and community organizer in one of Chicago's poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods. Sexual molestation allegations against Fr. Wellems when he was a teenager have raised questions on whether or not he should be allowed to continue his ministry.
The Chicago Tribune reports that when this misconduct surfaced during his time serving in California, Los Angeles' Archbishop removed him instantly. Afterwards, Fr. Wellems returned to Chicago where their archbishop is now trying to determine the best course of action concerning Fr. Wellems' misconduct.
http://www.wtmj.com/shows/jeff-wagner/should-a-catholicpriest-be-removed-from-ministry-for-past-sexual-misconduct