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Port Arthur Priest Placed on Leave Pending Investigation by Police and Child Protective Services

12 News Now
December 17, 2015

http://www.12newsnow.com/story/30772039/port-arthur-priest-placed-on-leave-pending-investigation-by-police-and-child-protective-services

Father David Placette, who's the pastor of St. Catherine Church, is being investigated by Port Arthur police and Child Protective Services, following an allegation made against him.



The Diocese of Beaumont confirmed this in a statement.

In the statement, Bishop Curtis Guillory says, "I have placed Father Placette on administrative leave from all priestly ministry, pending both civil and ecclesiastical investigations into this matter. Because the matter is now under investigation, I am unable to provide additional information. at this time."

12News has multiple calls into agencies, asking specifics about the allegations. As we learn more, we'll let you know on 12News and 12newsnow.com

 

 

 

 

 




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