MI Survivors

Wilbert (Norbert) Hegener, OFM

Last checked against the sources: 15 October 2026

Wilbert (Norbert) Hegener, OFM is named on the Diocese of Gaylord's list "Clergy with a Substantiated Allegation of Sexual Abuse of a Minor", and in the Michigan Attorney General's report on the Diocese of Gaylord. This page sets out what those official sources say, with links to each.

What the Diocese of Gaylord's list says

Listed as "Wilbert (Norbert) Hegener, OFM", under "This section includes the names of priests of religious orders, eparchies and other dioceses or archdioceses who served within the Diocese of Gaylord and against whom credible and substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were made, regardless of where or when the abuse took place. The priests in this section are not in ministry in the Diocese of Gaylord, and they are deceased.". The Diocese of Gaylord's list.

The Attorney General's report

Entry 9 in the Michigan Attorney General's report on the Diocese of Gaylord, released 8 January 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.

About this page

Being named on a diocese's list is the diocese's own finding. It is not a criminal conviction unless a source above says so. This page repeats what the official sources say and does not add to it.

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All names for the Diocese of Gaylord. How to report abuse.

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