Diocese of Madison denies allegations of mishandling assault report

The diocese said the person making the complaint declined to give the name of the priest, making it impossible to follow up on the allegations.

The Diocese of Madison has denied claims that it covered up an allegation of sexual assault, reportedly leveled last year against a priest arrested last month for attempting to meet a minor for sex.

Fr. Andrew Showers booking photo. Credit: Waupaca County Sheriff's Office.

In a September 5 statement, the diocese confirmed that a man had contacted the dioc…