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Former Green Bay Priest faces felony charges

Posted at 11:10 PM, Apr 28, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-29 09:08:52-04

A retired priest from Green Bay was in court today charged with exposing himself to a child.  78 year old Richard Thomas of Green Bay was formally charged with four felony counts of exposing himself to a child. He is scheduled to be back in court on May 9th for a preliminary hearing.

The Diocese of Green Bay issued a statement on the situation, saying in part, quote:"...Father Thomas, a Senior (retired) Priest, has been restricted from performing any public ministry pending the outcome of the civil authorities investigation.  This is an ongoing investigation and the Diocese is fully cooperating.  The Diocese asks for prayers for all involved in this matter..."