ALABAMA
Fox 10
Updated: Monday, 13 May 2013
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – The Archdiocese of Mobile confirmed a local priest has been placed on administrative leave following an accusation of sexual abuse.
It said on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 a 34-year-old woman met with the Archdiocesan Director for Child Protection and made an accusation of sexual abuse against Rev. James Havens, who is the priest at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, off Three Notch Road.
According to the Archdiocese of Mobile, the alleged act of sexual abuse of a minor was in 1989 in her family home. It said there was no accusation that any abuse occurred on Church property.
The accord with the Archdiocesan policy for the protection of minors, Rev. Havens was immediately contacted and placed on administrative leave effective May 8. The Archdiocese of Mobile said he may not exercise priestly ministry or live on parish property.
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