SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ The longtime superintendent of Catholic Schools for the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has resigned after two
former students alleged he acted inappropriately between 20 and 25 years ago.
Leon Witt, who has been superintendent of the schools for 15 years, resigned
last week. The Springfield News-Leader reports the complaints came from one male
and one female student while Witt was a teacher and principal at what is now
known as St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Springfield.
Diocese spokeswoman Leslie Eidson says the reports were made this summer. She
said neither complaint involved child abuse, sexual abuse or misconduct but no
details were released.
Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson met with the woman this month. He said
her allegations involved inappropriate comments and physical contact but didn’t
constitute criminal conduct.
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