Crime & Safety

Police Open Second Investigation on St. Pius X Priest

A second police investigation has been launched against a Wauwatosa priest who was suspended from his duties at St. Pius X Church for allegations of inappropriately touching a student.

Wauwatosa police have opened a second investigation on the Wauwatosa priest who was suspended from his duties at St. Pius X Church for allegations of sex abuse, reported the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The department confirmed with the newspaper that another investigation has been opened against Father Bob Marsicek but would not give additional details.

Marsicek, 71, was suspended from his duties at St. Pius X Church in Wauwatosa in March for allegations of inappropriate contact with a student. The Milwaukee County district attorney said in April that no charges will be filed in connection with the local incident.

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The priest is also accused of abusing two boys when in the Sacramento Diocese.


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