a maintenance worker alleged that in july 2009, he was groped, kissed and sat on by a deacon in the rectory of the cathedral of st. mary in saginaw. the cathedral is the home parish of bishop cistone. the maintenance worker reported that after he went to the rector of the parish with his allegations, he was fired from his position in retaliation. the rector of the cathedral later resigned from his post in november 2009, taking a leave of absence from active ministry. bishop cistone explained that the rector's resignation was due to "personal health" issues. cistone made no further comment on the allegations made by the cathedral maintenance worker.