Officials with the Kansas City Catholic archdiocese announced that Father Dennis Schmitz surrendered late Thursday to Nemaha County authorities. Schmitz faces charges there of taking indecent liberties with a minor.

Archdiocese officials said they expect similar charges to be filed in Douglas County. But Douglas County District Attorney Christine Kenney refused to comment about her review of a KBI investigation report on Schmitz’ activities here and elsewhere.

	You can find further updates by picking up a copy of Saturday’s Journal-World.

Schmitz worked several years in Lawrence as vocations director for the archdiocese, recruiting young men to the priesthood.