NEW JERSEY
Asbury Park Press
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| By Stephanie Loder
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The Archdiocese of Newark has removed a top official from its organization amid a scandal involving an ex-Colts Neck priest banned from ministering to children, according to a statement released by church officials.
The top official, Vicar General, Monsignor John E. Doran — second in command in the Archdiocese — has resigned his post at the request of Archbishop John J. Myers and will no longer hold a leadership position, according to the statement on the Archdiocese website.
The announcement about Doran follows the arrest Monday of the Rev. Michael Fugee, who until weeks ago was a priest serving parishioners and young adults at St. Mary’s in Colts Neck. Fugee is charged with contempt of a judicial order.
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