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Date of birth: 10/10/1936
Date of ordination: 1980
Abuse History:
On 12/31/13, the Diocese released its list of 17 clergy, including Colston, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the Diocese and another five who had been accused while residing in the diocese at some time. Ordained at 55, Colston served only 6 years before being removed 9/6/86 and resigning from Diocese.
Source: http://bishop-accountability.org, Diocese of Duluth List of Clergy With Credible Claims 12.31.13; Diocese of Duluth Statement by Bishop Sirba 12.31.13;Duluth News Tribune 12.31.13; Legal Examiner 12.31.13; Northlands News Center 12.31.13; Duluth News Tribune 01.01.14
Assignments in Diocese of Duluth:
- Deacon: Asst. at St. Michael’s Church, Duluth – 6/ 6/1979 – 5/17/1980
- Asst. Pastor: St. Francis Church, Brainerd – 6/18/1980 – 10/14/1981
- Administrator: St. Louis, Floodwood, & missions – 10/14/1981 – 9/9/1983
Died 11/4/2004