Priest Ed Burns Jr. cleared and reinstated after forensic review found no evidence he accessed inappropriate websites.

Priest Rev. Ed Burns Jr. has been cleared and reinstated by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati after being placed on administrative leave over concerns his computer accessed criminal or pornographic websites. A forensic review by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office found no evidence of wrongdoing, determining the website list was generated by an anti-malware program, not actual browsing. The archdiocese confirmed the findings, praised Burns for his cooperation, and stated he has resumed his duties as pastor of the St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes in Glendale, Sharonville, and West Chester Township. The case underscores the archdiocese’s commitment to transparency and due process.