A 73-year-old man faces criminal charges following an incident during student mass at St. Joe's this morning, after the man allegedly took a student by his arm who was in line for Holy Communion and led him through it and then back to his seat in a pew.
Police did not indicate what the man's motivation might have been or what statements he may have made while inside the church, but said the man has no prior relationship with the church nor the student involved in the incident.
Daniel S. Kuczka, 73, is charged with harassment, 2nd, and criminal trespass, 3rd.
According to police, Kuczka entered the church during a private Mass for students of St. Joe's and Notre Dame. He made "inappropriate" comments to staff and was asked to leave.
During Communion, Kuczka reportedly returned to the Mass and grabbed a juvenile who was in line, saying, "Come with me."
Police were called and when patrols arrived, Kuczka was taken into custody without incident.
Police say that investigators found there was no attempt by Kuczka to remove the student from the service.
