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	Controversy over Lockeford Priest Continues By Andria Borba Fox 40 October 10, 2011 www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-controversy-over-lockeford-priest-continues-20111009,0,557467.story LOCKEFORD— Outside the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton Sunday, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) were lobbying those parishioners who could sway Bishop Stephen Blaire. They want Father Michael Kelly of Lockeford removed from his post until the latest set of molestation allegations against him can be adjudicated. Last month, Kelly was accused for the second time of molesting a child. When the lawsuit was filed, the Diocese of Stockton released this statement, "Father Kelly's status as an active priest remains unchanged while we investigate the matter". SNAP members want Kelly removed from the parish and from children until the investigation by the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department is wrapped up. "We believe this second accusation provides sufficient indication that this priest should be placed on leave until investigations are complete," says SNAP member Tim Lennon. The group was handing out blue flyers to those headed into Sunday mass at the Cathedral, but their message was a tough sell – with parishioners taking the flyers and ignoring headed into mass. "The diocese needs to follow its own guidelines as far as suspending priests that have been credibly accused," says Lennon.
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