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Father James Radloff was told in August he was being removed from his post at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic in Bend. On New Year’s Eve, about 100 parishioners gathered outside the old church downtown to pray for the pastor, who they believe was a victim of injustice.
“Many of us feel that he was not treated with dignity and respect when he was relieved of his duty as pastor,” parishioner Paul Imwalle said.
He says Tuesday night’s vigil was not a a protest, just a time for the congregation to pray for the former priest.
No one has said publicly why Radloff was asked to leave. It’s a closely guarded secret that Bishop Liam Carey of the Diocese of Baker and Radloff have agreed not to reveal.
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