At least six people, including at least a minor at the time, have alleged sexual misconduct by Father Finian McDonald, a monk at Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota (USA). At least three other individuals have accused Father Finian\u00a0McDonald of sexual harassment dating back to the mid-1960s.<\/p>\n
Of the six alleged victims of sexual misconduct, five were abused by another monk at Saint John’s. In three instances, that other monk was Father Bruce Wollmering.\u00a0In all, six monks have victims in common with another monk or lay faculty member.<\/p>\n
Father Finian\u00a0McDonald was treated for alcohol abuse in 1981, after which he took a year long sabbatical in Japan and Israel.<\/p>\n
Father Finian\u00a0McDonald was sent to St. Luke’s Institute for six months in 1992 and has admitted to misconduct with at least one individual.<\/p>\n
In 2006, Abbot John Klassen claimed that Father\u00a0Finian\u00a0McDonald was\u00a0not allowed in the dining room, resident halls or athletic facilities without an escort. Father McDonald is reportedly a regular visitor to Byerly’s and\u00a0the Goodwill store in the\u00a0Saint Cloud area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
At least six people, including at least a minor at the time, have alleged sexual misconduct by Father Finian McDonald, a monk at Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota (USA). At least three other individuals have accused Father Finian\u00a0McDonald of … Continue reading