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Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Milwaukee priest placed on leave as conduct investigated

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee will begin a 'fuller investigative process' into a judicial vicar accused of misconduct

Michelle La Rosa
and
JD Flynn
Dec 01, 2023
∙ Paid

A Milwaukee priest who maintained an allegedly romantic public relationship with a layman was placed on administrative leave Friday, while a formal canonical investigation into his conduct is initiated. 

Father Mark Payne celebrates Mass at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Milwaukee. Credit: Blessed Sacrament Parish/YouTube

The move comes one day after The Pil…

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