Monday, March 13, 2006

Fr. Ryan Erickson's peers had voiced concerns

In 233 pages of documents released Thursday, the Rev. Phillip Rask, St. Paul Seminary rector, told investigators Erickson was a "below average" student. He said church officials were concerned about Erickson's inability to curb his impulses, including drinking and "promiscuity."

Rask told investigators he was aware of sexual allegations against Erickson prior to his entering the seminary, and that one student filed a complaint after he woke up to discover Erickson in his bed.

No action was taken against Erickson, but Rask said Erickson was told that his "conduct was unbecoming of a priest."
But he was ordained, nonetheless...More here.

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