Worship

At the request of a number of our own parish musicians, we have been asked to look into the allegations of sexual misconduct against adult women of Mr. David Haas, a musician and composer of music found in a number of Catholic publications.  His home diocese, the Archdiocese of Minneapolis/St. Paul will no longer provide him with the necessary statement of suitability, and has suspended the use of his music throughout the Archdiocese. GIA Publications has also suspended its relationship with Mr. Haas.

Given the seriousness of these allegations, the Diocese of Covington has suspended the use of music composed by Mr. Haas effective immediately in all of its parishes, schools and other institutions.  After the proper authorities have concluded their investigation into the allegations against Mr. Haas, a final determination will be made concerning his music.

Anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct by a cleric, employee, religious or volunteer of the Diocese of Covington is asked to contact Mrs. Julie Feinauer Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator at (859) 392-1515.

Thank you.

Deacon Pete Freeman

Director, Office of Worship and Liturgy

Diocese of Covington

1125 Madison Avenue

Covington, KY 41011

Phone: 859-392-1500

Fax: 859-392-1589

E-mail: [email protected]

“He must increase; I must decrease” – John 3:30

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