LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Catholic Diocese of Lincoln released a statement last month regarding sexual abuse allegations against a priest.

According to the diocese, a woman came forward alleging that she was sexually abused as a minor in 1993, when Father Scott Courtney was a seminarian in Lincoln.

The diocese said they promptly reported the allegations to local law enforcement, but no criminal charges were filed.

An internal investigation was launched within the diocese and the diocesan review board was consulted.

As a result, Bishop James Conley has limited Courtney’s ministerial assignment to providing spiritual support to the retired priests of the diocese.

According to the diocese, Courtney has denied these allegations.

“The Diocese of Lincoln remains committed to the protectio

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