RHODE ISLAND
Providence Journal
[statement from the diocese]
January 13, 2013
By Karen Lee Ziner
WARWICK, RI — Roman Catholic Diocese Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans on Sunday announced the resignation of the Rev. Barry Meehan as pastor of St. Timothy Catholic Church in Warwick, following “credible” allegations of sexual abuse.
Evans said the diocese “immediately” reported the allegations, that date back more 25 years, to the R.I. State Police. A simultaneous investigation by the diocese found the allegation “of a credible nature.”
“This is a very difficult time for the victim of this alleged abuse and his family, for Father Meehan and his family and friends, and for you, the people of St. Timothy’s parish,” Evans said at Mass on Saturday and Sunday.
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