STATEMENT REGARDING REV MARK INGLOT
On Oct. 11, 2018, Rev. Mark Inglot submitted his resignation as pastor of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish and Saint John Student Center, East Lansing.  He asked Bishop Earl Boyea for permission to extend his leave of absence from public ministry in order to continue with therapy.
 
On Sept. 11, 2018, the Diocese of Lansing announced that Father Inglot was placed on administrative leave from the parish due to a credible claim of sexual harassment made by an adult co-worker. Bishop Boyea began an immediate investigation into the allegation.
 
The Diocese of Lansing is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment.  Credible claims of violations of our harassment policies or our Code of Conduct will be met with immediate action that may include disciplinary actions up to and including termination.
 
If you, or anyone you know has been harmed by anyone representing the Church, contact appropriate law enforcement.  You may also contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Cheryl Williams-Hecksel, LMSW, by phone at 888-308-6252, or via e-mail to: cwilliamshecksel@dioceseoflansing.org
 
If you have experienced harassment or abuse as a church employee, you may contact the third-party reporting service, Lighthouse, by calling their hotline at 844-446-0009.
 
You may also contact the diocesan Director of Human Resources, Lisa Kutas at 517-342-2511, or via e-mail to:  lkutas@dioceseoflansing.org .
 
Until a new pastor is appointed, Rev Gary Koenigsknecht remains the temporary administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
 
Please pray for all involved.
 
From Fr. Gary Koenigsknecht

To my fellow Parishioners,

Fr. Mark has chosen at this time to resign the pastorate of our parish as he pursues further therapy.  We will continue to keep Fr. Mark in prayer, as well as everyone involved. 
I know how painful this has been for us as a parish community and that you have more questions with this development.  To work through everything we are experiencing, we are having Holy Hours on Tuesday evening from 5:30-6:30 at St. Thomas on October 16^th, 23^rd, and 30^th. We also have Holy Hour every week from 4pm - 5 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm on Tuesdays at St. John.  These are beautiful chances to come and pray: for yourself, our parish, Fr. Mark, those involved, and for our future pastor Fr. Gordon. Jesus tells us in the Gospel of Matthew, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).  Jesus will help us carry our burdens through this very difficult time. May we keep our eyes fixed on the new life He brings.

God bless,

Fr. Gary
 
 

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St. Thomas Aquinas
Joy Derengoski
jderengoski@elcatholics.org

St. John Church & Student Center
Denise Zakerski
sjsecretary@elcatholics.org