A priest who presided over an inaugural Mass of President Biden
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University of Santa Clara he said in a statement an independent investigation into the school’s president, Father Kevin O’Brien, is underway Monday.
John Sobrato, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Santa Clara, said the western U.S. province reported that the school received reports that O’Brien “showed behaviors in adult settings, which consisted primarily of in conversations, which may be inconsistent with established Jesuit protocols and boundaries. ”
O’Brien was placed on leave as president of the university pending the outcome of the investigation in the western province of the United States. He has agreed to cooperate with the research and “honor the process he affirms annually as part of his ongoing Jesuit formation,” Sobrato said.
O’Brien presided over the Biden Mass, Vice President Harris, his extended families, and Congress leaders at the inauguration of Biden. Mass was held at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in Washington, DC, the school announced then.
The school statement also noted that O’Brien has been a friend of Biden for nearly 15 years and has previously held ceremonies for Biden’s previous inaugurations.
Sobrato’s statement did not specify the charges against him O’Brien.
Tracey Primrose, a spokeswoman for the Jesuit West Province, did not delve into the allegations either. The Mercury News.
“Jesuits have a code of professional conduct and the province is investigating allegations that may violate or compromise established boundaries,” Primrose told the newspaper.
“The western province of the Jesuits has confidential practices, so I cannot provide any additional information on this subject,” he continued.
The Hill has contacted Primrose and the White House to comment.