Priest accused of fondling woman parishioner

Published 10:10 am Wednesday, November 20, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS — Prosecutors have charged a Maplewood priest for allegedly fondling a female parishioner while giving her spiritual guidance.

The Rev. Mark Huberty, 43, pastor of the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was charged Tuesday.

Huberty is charged with felony fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was charged by summons and is not in custody.

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The complaint says Huberty and the woman met in 2008 when the woman came to him for spiritual counseling.