"A popular local Catholic priest has stepped down from ministry after being accused of sexual abuse of minors.

Retired priest Fr. John P. Smyth most recently served as president of Notre Dame College Prep, but the allegations pertain to 2002-2003, while Smyth was assigned to Maryville."

wgntv.com/2019/01/18/former-head-of-maryville-academy-faces-sexual-abuse-allegations/