Mitch Kahle sent a letter to Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Dec. 20, 2011, outlining "serious" allegations of sexual misconduct against homeless coordinator Marc Alexander, a former priest.

1. Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Dear Governor Abercrombie,
I am in possession of documents (i.e., letters and email) which implicate Father
Marc Alexander in numerous alleged incidents of sexual misconduct and other
inappropriate behavior while he was a priest and the Vicar General of the
Honolulu diocese.
I have conducted several interviews, and it appears clear that Father Marc
sexually abused and/or exploited several women during his tenure with the
Church. Without revealing the women's identities, the stories seem credible and
corroborate with facts that are known.
As you know, Father Marc unexpectedly resigned from the Church on January
20, 2011, to accept a position in your administration. At the time Bishop Larry
Silva stated publicly that he was "shocked" by Father Marc's sudden departure.
I too was surprised, but deeply skeptical. The Bishop Silva's explanation -
published in the Hawaii Catholic Herald - did not have the ring of truth.
Ask yourself the question: Why would Father Marc walk away from a more than
25-year career as a priest, especially when he had risen through the ranks to
become Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia? This is the second most
powerful and authoritative position in the diocese and an obvious stepping stone
to a future position as Bishop.
Why would Father Marc throw away what appears to have been a highly
successful career to accept a low-paying, mid-level position in government,
where he has little chance of advancement and virtually no supervisory
authority? Does this make sense to you?
The allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment against Father Marc raise
serious questions and concerns. As your State Homeless Coordinator, Father
Marc is now working closely with vulnerable women and children. And under
these circumstances, I believe the public has a right to know the truth regarding
Father Marc's inexplicable departure from the Church.
Was Father Marc forced out? Or did he quit to avoid consequences (e.g.,
demotion, defrocking, etc.)? Did you speak with Bishop Silva? Did the state
perform a background check of Father Marc, before exposing him to vulnerable
women and children?

2. According to his accusers, Father Marc had numerous sexual affairs during his
tenure with the church. His alleged treatment of victims, some young and barely
achieving the legal age of consent, represents a shocking debasement of human
morality. Making matters worse, Bishop Silva was informed of the allegations
against Father Marc and sought to keep everything "confidential" within his office.
It appears from reading these letters and email, some in fact signed by Bishop
Silva, that, following an internal Church investigation, Father Marc was sent to
the Saint Luke Institute in Silver Springs, Maryland, for sex abuse treatment.
As an ordained priest, Father Marc took a vow of celibacy, promising strict fidelity
to the Church and Jesus Christ. As an active parish priest, Vicar General, and
Moderator of the Curia, Father Marc was always in a position of authority over
parishioners and Church employees, making any abuse of such power, sexual or
otherwise, a serious lapse of moral character, if not potentially a violation of state
and federal law in some cases. If Father Marc were a doctor, lawyer, therapist, or
social worker, he would lose his license and be banned from practice.
In January, when I learned of your appointment of Father Marc as the State
Homeless Coordinator, I immediately wrote to your office (see letters dated 1-21
and 1-22, 2011) expressing my serious reservations about Father Marc's
character and lack of qualifications. At the time I informed you of Father Marc's
long history of assaulting the rights of women, children, and minorities, in
particular gays and lesbians, during his time spent lobbying for the Hawaii
Catholic Conference (an organization that is currently facing charges before the
Hawaii State Ethics Commission).
Given the opportunity, I am hopeful that Father Marc and Bishop Silva will either
publicly admit or deny these allegations and agree to cooperate in an open
investigation. The public has every right to know the truth. At the very least,
Governor Abercrombie, you have a moral and ethical obligation to investigate this
situation. Until the whole truth can be determined, I recommend that you place
Marc Alexander on leave. If he is unwilling to cooperate in an investigation, he
should be immediately terminated.
If you would be willing to meet with me in person, I will share the documents in
my possession, as well as other detailed information provided by the accusers.
For obvious reasons, these women wish to remain anonymous. Please call me if
you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mitch Kahle
1519 Nuuanu Avenue

3. Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: 524-4040
Email: mitchkahle@hawaiiantel.net