KANSAS CITY, KANSAS — The Archdiocese of Omaha has concluded its preliminary investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a minor by Reverend Eric Flood of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (F.S.S.P.). The allegation occurred more than twenty years ago while he was serving in the Archdiocese of Omaha. The preliminary investigation by the archdiocese and civil authorities did not uncover evidence sufficient to substantiate the allegation or establish wrongdoing. Father Flood was serving as Chaplain of Saint John Vianney in Maple Hill, Kansas, when the allegation was reported.
In July 2026, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas was notified by the F.S.S.P. of the allegation against Father Flood. The Archdiocese of Omaha immediately reported the allegation to law enforcement and launched a preliminary investigation. In accordance with Church law, Father Flood was temporarily withdrawn from the public exercise of priestly ministry.
After carefully considering the investigation’s findings and consulting the archdiocesan independent review board and other canonical, legal, and ministerial experts, Archbishop Shawn McKnight of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has lifted the imposed precautionary measures, and Father Flood will resume as Chaplain of Saint John Vianney on October 12, 2026. The Archbishop is grateful to Father Flood for his full cooperation throughout the investigation and for complying with the requirements established during that time for the good of the Church.
We recognize that this has been a difficult process for all involved. The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas takes all allegations of abuse and misconduct by church personnel very seriously and works to respond to survivors’ needs with urgency, respect, and compassion. We encourage anyone with knowledge about any misconduct by a church volunteer, employee, religious or clergy member — regardless of when the abuse may have occurred — to contact civil authorities first, and then call or text the Archdiocese’s confidential report line at 913-276-8703 or online at www.archkck.org/reportabuse.
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