April 6, 2018 at 1:53 p.m.
STATEMENT
DIOCESE RESPONDS TO COMPLAINT AGAINST PRIEST
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger placed the priest, Rev. Michael Taylor, on administrative leave immediately after his arraignment. That means he cannot function publicly as a priest - cannot celebrate Mass, preach, minister publicly or present himself as a priest - at this time.
The Albany Diocese will cooperate fully with the investigation.
Father Taylor was ordained as a priest two years ago and has served as an associate pastor at St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Schenectady. He previously served as a deacon at Corpus Christi parish in Round Lake. The Diocese has informed the parishes where Father Taylor served or resided.
Sexual abuse is a crime and an egregious sin, and the Albany Diocese has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse of children by clerics. Any priest or deacon against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor is substantiated at any time is permanently removed from ministry.
In accordance with that policy, the Albany Diocese urges anyone who has been sexually abused by a priest or deacon to contact a law enforcement agency or the diocesan assistance coordinator, [email protected] or (518) 453-6646.[[In-content Ad]]
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