Archdiocese Bans Former Bishop Miege President from Working with Minors
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has banned former Bishop Miege High School president Phil Baniewicz from any work involving minors following an independent investigation into allegations of imprudent professional conduct and repeated failures to maintain appropriate boundaries. The…
Kansas City, MO, August 20, 2026 —
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has issued a ban prohibiting Phil Baniewicz, former president of Bishop Miege High School, from any future work involving minors. This decision follows an independent investigation into allegations of imprudent professional conduct and a pattern of failures to maintain appropriate boundaries.
The announcement, dated August 20, 2026, details that the investigation encompassed 16 allegations. These allegations reportedly span a significant period, from 1985 to 2025, and cover Baniewicz’s various professional roles within the Archdiocese. These roles included positions such as youth minister and school president.
The investigation aimed to review the claims and determine the appropriate course of action. The outcome has resulted in the restriction of Baniewicz from any capacity that would place him in contact with minors.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Motter on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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