RHODE ISLAND
ABC 6
By Chris Sheppard
csheppard@abc6.com
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Diocese of Providence has placed Father Barry Meehan, pastor of St. Timothy’s Parish in Warwick, on administrative leave after “credible allegations” of sexual misconduct surfaced. Meehan has resigned as pastor of St. Timothy’s in light of the allegations.
According to the diocese, the incident in question allegedly took place more than 25 years ago. When they received word of the alleged incident, the diocese immediately reported the information to Rhode Island State Police and launched an investigation of their own, which concluded the allegation was of a credible nature.
Meehan has denied any wrongdoing. …
The diocese urges anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse or with credible knowledge of such abuse by any member of the Church to call Rhode Island State Police Major Crimes Unit at 401-444-1000 or the Diocesan Office of Education and Compliance at 401-941-0760.
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