PHILADELPHIA (PA)
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has removed a suburban priest from ministry, but officials say the case doesn’t involve misconduct with children.

Church officials say the Rev. Louis Bier is no longer pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Springfield, Delaware County.

They say Bier may not serve as a priest or wear clerical clothing while on leave. A church statement says Bier’s suitability for ministry is under review.

He’s been a priest in the Roman Catholic archdiocese since 1976.