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	Franklin Pastor Removed from Post WSMV October 23, 2009 http://www.wsmv.com/news/21401152/detail.html Sappenfield Admits To Abusing Professional Relationship FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Father John Sappenfield has been removed as pastor of St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin, after he admitted he violated church policies. According to the church's Web site, Sappenfield lost his job because "he admitted a violation of the Diocese of Nashville’s policies against the Abuse of a Professional Relationship involving an adult female member of the parish." The Diocese of Nashville described that violation as an "act of sexual misconduct between a cleric or a layperson." Father Bala, the associate pastor at St. Philip, will take over as temporary administrator of the parish. Sappenfield had served as pastor of St. Philip since July 1, 2008.
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