The sign outside St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay is seen June 12, 2020. (Fox 11 Online)
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Mike Mauthe, the principal at Xavier High School in Appleton, has been terminated, according to a letter sent to families within the district Thursday.
The letter was written by St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System Interim President Katie Heim.
It states that a complaint was received by the Green Bay Diocese Safe Environment Office which opened an investigation into Mauthe.
Heim did not provide further details because it “is a personnel matter”.
Read the letter in full below.
Dear Xavier Families,
I regret to inform you that a complaint was received by the Green Bay Diocese Safe Environment Office, which then opened an investigation. As a result, Mr. Mike Mauthe is no longer employed by St. Francis Xavier High School. Because this is a personnel matter, no additional details can be provided.
The safety of our children is our number one priority. We understand that this news can be distressing, and we are committed to supporting you along with our students and staff. Three Catholic Charities mental health counselors will be onsite at Xavier High School and available to staff and students on Friday, November 15.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you have additional information, please contact the Office of Safe Environment 920-272-8198.
Thank you for your understanding as we navigate through these circumstances. Please pray for everyone involved in the situation.
Katie Heim
As of Saturday morning Mauthe’s photo and biography is on Xavier Catholic Schools’ website. His biography reads, in part: “Mr. Mauthe began his career at Xavier in 1996….he left Xavier in 2012 to become the principal at Lourdes Academy Middle and High School in Oshkosh. He returned to Xavier in 2014 as principal.”
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