DIXON – A Dixon priest has been removed from St. Patrick Parish and his computer use is being investigated by police, according to a letter that a church leader sent to the parish.

The investigation of Fr. John Gow was reported in a statement that Rev. Msgr. Eric R. Barr, vicar of the diocese of Rockford, sent to the local parish.

Penny Wiegert, director of communications for the diocese, did not respond Thursday to inquiries regarding Gow’s length of service in the church, his age, and which police agency is investigating.