he diocese recently received an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by Father Sylvester Hoppe dating to 1953 to 1956. The priest, who died in 2002, was chaplain to St. Mary’s Orphanage in St. Joseph at the time.
Consistent with diocesan policy, the allegation was reported to the civil authorities and investigated. It was found credible by the independent ombudsman, Independent Review Board and Bishop Johnston.
http://catholickey.org/2017/12/11/notice-of-credible-allegation-of-abuse-dating-to-1950s/
http://catholickey.org/2017/12/11/notice-of-credible-allegation-of-abuse-dating-to-1950s/
