CANADA
The StarPhoenix
MONCTON, N.B. – Two Roman Catholic priests in New Brunswick have been removed from working for any ministry following allegations of sexual abuse involving children.
The Archdiocese of Moncton says it made the decision after it became aware of the accusations during a reconciliation and compensation process for alleged victims of sexual abuse.
The archdiocese says on its website that Rev. Yvon Arsenault was removed from the ministry on July 4, 2012, as was Rev. Irois Despres, who has been retired since 1992.
The archdiocese, which made the announcement on the weekend, did not say why it took six months to inform the public of its decision nor whether it has referred the matter to police.
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