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Leawood Pastor Resigns, Suspended as Prairie Village Police Investigate

The archdiocese opened a preliminary canonical inquiry, appointing Father John Riley interim administrator.

Overview

  • The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas said Father Richard Storey resigned Wednesday as pastor of CurĂ© of Ars in Leawood.
  • Prairie Village police confirmed an ongoing criminal investigation involving Storey and another adult.
  • Court records show no criminal charges have been filed against Storey as of this week.
  • The archdiocese suspended him from public ministry, which bars public Mass and pastoral duties during the investigation.
  • Church officials said they are cooperating with law enforcement and urged anyone with information to contact Prairie Village police.