PLYMOUTH (MA)
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The Archdiocese of Boston today announced that it has placed Rev. James E. Braley on administrative leave as a result of receiving an allegation of sexual abuse of a child. Fr. Braley is the Pastor of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Plymouth. The allegation concerns conduct alleged to have occurred in the early 1980s.
The Archdiocese immediately notified law enforcement of the allegation and has initiated a preliminary investigation into the complaint. Fr. Braley will remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of the preliminary investigation. The decision to place Fr. Braley on administrative leave represents the Archdiocese’s commitment to the welfare of all parties and does not represent a determination of Fr. Braley’s guilt or innocence as it pertains to this allegation. The Archdiocese will work to resolve this case as expeditiously as possible and in a manner that is fair to all parties. Further, the Archdiocese is making arrangements for the ongoing pastoral care of the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish community. Fr. William Williams, Pastor of St Peter’s Parish in Plymouth has been named administrator and will be assisted by Fr. Jack Schatzel, the Pastor Emeritus of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha.
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