Jamestown, ND – Neil Pfeifer, a former priest in Jamestown, was charge in Logan County in early 2023 for having sexual contact with a woman at St Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Napoleon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was ruled that probable cause was not enough to move the case forward. Pfeifer still faces two similar charges in Stutsman County. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier….. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a statement Saturday evening by Bishop John Folda, the Catholic Diocese of Fargo is investigating allegations of inappropriate conduct with adults involving Father Neil Pfeifer. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the statement, <\/strong>Father Pfeifer has been removed as pastor of the Basilica of St. James in Jamestown, <\/strong>St. Margaret Mary in Buchanan, and St. Mathias in Windsor, pending the outcome of the investigation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The statement said that these allegations do not involve minors. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Diocese is asking for anyone who has specific information or concerns regarding Father Pfeifer\u2019s interactions with themselves or others to contact Monsignor Goering at the Diocese of Fargo (701-356-7945) or the Victim Assistance Coordinator at VictimAssistance@fargodiocese.org. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bishop Folda is asking for prayer for all involved in the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n