Alleged Sex Acts On Church Property Leads To Suspension Of Parish Priest

MACOMB COUNTY (WWJ) - A pastor at St. Peter Parish has been suspended after a 19-year-old and 14-year-old parishioner allegedly engaged in sex acts on church property.

The 19-year-old man was arrested Friday after the girl's mother called the Macomb County Sheriff's office.

The Archdiocese has released a statement apologizing to the girl. Also, according to the statement, Father Michael Cooney has been suspended for failing to provide a safe environment for young people on church property.