PHILADELPHIA (PA)
WPVI
PHILADELPHIA – September 17, 2012 (WPVI) — A Philadelphia priest who was cleared of sexual abuse allegations has been placed on leave because of new allegations.
The Reverend Michael Chapman, 56, is the pastor of Ascension of Our Lord Parish.
He was first accused of abuse back in March, 2011.
The Archdiocese cleared him of any wrongdoing this past May and deemed him suitable to return to his post.
But, before Chapman returned, the Archdiocese said it received several allegations of sexual abuse of minors, which allegedly occurred 30 years ago.
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