PHILADELPHIA (PA)
The Republic
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
July 06, 2012
PHILADELPHIA — Two Roman Catholic priests will be permanently barred from ministry after the Philadelphia archdiocese substantiated allegations of inappropriate conduct.
Archbishop Charles Chaput (SHAP’-yoo) said the two substantiated cases involved undisclosed “boundary” or “behavioral” problems, not sexual assaults.
Chaput also said Friday that four other suspended priests will return to ministry after allegations against them were found to be unsubstantiated. Another 12 cases remain under review.
Priests removed from ministry can agree to serve a life of prayer and penance in a church-run facility. Some might agree to leave the priesthood, while others may be laicized after a church trial. The priests can also appeal.
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