Paul James Guoan

Last checked against the sources: 15 October 2026

What the Diocese of Lansing's list says

Listed as "Guoan, Paul James", under "Diocese of Lansing clergy permanently removed from ministry". The Diocese of Lansing's list.

• Ordained – 1987
• Removed from ministry – 3/11/02
• Laicized - 6/26/15

Assignments, as the list gives them:

• St Pius X, Flint – Parochial Vicar
• St Robert Bellarmine, Flushing – Parochial Vicar
• St Gerard, Lansing – Parochial Vicar
• SS Charles and Helena, Clio - Pastor
• Jackson Area Hospital Chaplain, In-Residence, Queen of the Miraculous Medal, Jackson
• Jackson Area Prison Chaplain, In-Residence, St Mary Star of the Sea, Jackson
• St Joseph Home, Jackson – Sacramental Minister

The Attorney General's report

Entry 22 in the Michigan Attorney General's report on the Diocese of Lansing, released 16 December 2024. Read the report (PDF on michigan.gov).

The Attorney General's page says:

It is important to note that a criminal charge is merely an allegation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. It is also important to note that the inclusion in this report does not reflect a determination by the Department that the allegations are credible or otherwise substantiated or indicative of a crime.

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