Fr. James M. Novak

According to a news article dated 8/24/10, an individual was charged with misconduct and subsequently expelled from their position in the ministry, although no specific dates were provided. This person was later included on the Lansing diocese’s roster of individuals deemed to have credible accusations against them, as of 9/27/19. Numerous allegations were made against them, and it was documented that they were relieved of their ministerial duties on 11/25/02. The process of laicization is currently underway.