A priest has resigned from his position and is no longer allowed to minister. He had previously admitted to viewing certain inappropriate content and playing video games that were not suitable. His resignation occurred after being assigned to a new parish.
What we know
- Father Martin Bachman was assigned to a new parish in the Piqua area in December 2025 after taking a sabbatical.
- His name was missing from a church bulletin at his new parish on October 25, but had appeared a week earlier.
- Archbishop Casey accepted Bachman's resignation and he no longer has priestly faculties.
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