Statement regarding Fr Thomas Belczak St Kenneth Parish

Please Note: On June 20, 2015, the Archdiocese of Detroit announced that the FBI had closed its case, and Father Thomas Belczak would resume his duties as pastor of St. Kenneth Parish. See the news release here.

Effective today, Father Thomas Belczak has been required to step aside as pastor of St. Kenneth Parish, Plymouth, pending further steps by Church officials. This action results from a law enforcement investigation into alleged improper use of St. Kenneth Parish funds. It is anticipated that Fr. Belczak’s status will continue until this matter is resolved. During this time, Fr. Belczak, 60, will not be permitted to be present at St. Kenneth; he will not be working or serving there in any capacity. Fr. Belczak will be allowed to continue his public ministry as a priest only in circumstances with the expressed consent of the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Father Robert Blondell, a senior priest of the Detroit archdiocese, has been named as administrator of St. Kenneth Parish.

The Archdiocese of Detroit has fully cooperated with law enforcement authorities and will continue to do so.

Letter to St. Kenneth Parishioners from Bishop Francis Reiss