Fall River Priest, Youth Apostle Member Placed on Administrative Leave Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 22 Oct 2018 Share FALL RIVER — Father Michael F. Kuhn, Y.A., a priest of the Diocese of Fall River and member of the Youth Apostles Institute, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation of alleged sexual misconduct with a minor in approximately 1975. The incident is alleged to have occurred in Manassas, Virginia, when Father Kuhn was roughly 18 years old, more than 20 years before he was ordained a priest in 1997. Father Kuhn was ordained as a priest of the Fall River Diocese for service in the Youth Apostles Institute. He currently ministers in Virginia and Maryland. The Fall River Diocese has been informed that Father Kuhn denies the accusation, and no determination has yet been made regarding its credibility. The decision to restrict Father Kuhn from ministry should not be construed as an implication of guilt but rather as a measure intended to facilitate the investigation. As a priest in the Fall River Diocese, he served as a parochial vicar at the former St. Mary Parish in Seekonk, 1997 to 2000; and as chaplain at Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, 1997 to 2004. From there, he was assigned as chaplain, Paul VI High School Fairfax, Va., 2004-2008; director, Youth Apostles Community House, Thurmont, Md., 2009-; Campus Ministry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va., 2011-2016; chaplain, St. John’s Catholic Prep, Frederick, Md., 2016-; and assistant chaplain, Marymount University, Arlington, Va., 2017-. Like all priests, Father Kuhn has undergone criminal background checks during his service. Anyone who knows of any information that may be related to this case is asked to notify the Manassas City Police Department’s Investigative Services Division at (703) 257-8092. As this difficult situation is addressed, prayers are asked for all who may be affected by these allegations. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts In the News 22 Nov 2019 Diocesan Review Board Finds Allegation Against Fall River Priest,Youth Apostle Member Unproven FALL RIVER — The Fall River Diocese has announced today (November 22, 2019) that an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor made against Father Michael F. Kuhn, Y.A., has … Read More In the News 9 Dec 2022 Fall River Priest, Youth Apostle Member Placed on Leave Rev. David Sharland, Y.A., a priest of the Diocese of Fall River who has been ministering outside the Diocese as a member of the Youth Apostles since 2002, has been … Read More Press Releases and Statements 5 Aug 2022 North Attleborough Priest Placed on Administrative Leave FALL RIVER (August 7, 2022) – In a communication from Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., read at Masses this weekend (Aug. 6-7), parishioners of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish … Read More