UPDATE: The Diocese of Madison has released a statement on the arrest of a priest who allegedly tried to engage in sexual activity with a child in Waupaca County.

The diocese says 37-year-old Andrew J. Showers will be completely restricted from all exercise of public ministry while the investigation is ongoing.

"Diocesan representatives have communicated with law enforcement and are working in full cooperation with authorities in both Dane and Waupaca Counties," the statement reads. "There have been no previous allegations of misconduct connected to Fr. Showers."

Since being ordained in 2017, Showers has served in assignments in Green Lake, Clinton, Waunakee and Wisconsin Dells, according to the diocese.

Sunday night after 7:30 p.m., Showers was taken into custody and taken to the Wa

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