CALIFORNIA
Los Feliz Ledger
By Norma Zager, Ledger Contributing Writer
FINLEY AVENUE—Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael P. Linfield requested Sept. 19th attorneys involved in the closure of St. Mary’s of the Angels church to file what’s known as a “summary judgment” in order to proceed with the eviction of Father Christopher Kelley—who was fired from the church in June.
Since Kelley’s firing, he and some followers have ensconced themselves in the church’s basement and rectory, ignoring the dismissal.
A barrage of court dates and charges have kept the church’s main rectory closed to parishioners as Kelley continued to hold services in the basement.
According to Diocese of the West Canon Tony Morello—who has taken charge of the church since Kelley’s firing—the Judge’s request gives Kelley’s firing validity.
According to Morello, additionally an Ecclesiastical inquiry is scheduled for October 11th. At that time Kelley will be called upon to answer the charges brought against him including violations of the church and his vows. One potential outcome may be to deny Kelley his priesthood.
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