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Posted by Elyssa M. Millspaugh (Editor), July 15, 2013
An East Windsor priest is being investigated by the State Department of Children and Families for allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, the Archdiocese of Hartford announced.
Father Paul Gotta, administrator of St. Philip in East Windsor and St. Catherine in Broad Brook, has been placed on administrative pending the outcome of a police investigation.
Authorities are looking into the sexual abuse complaint and “other matters,” a statement on the Archdiocese Web site read.
“The Archdiocese of Hartford was surprised and disturbed to learn that such an allegation has been made,” read a statement. “The Archdiocese of Hartford condemns the type of misconduct that has been alleged and extends its sincere sympathies to those adversely affected by it.”
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