OPD to investigate suspended priest

KENTUCKY
Messenger-Inquirer

Posted: Wednesday, January 1, 2014

By James Mayse Messenger-Inquirer

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office has asked the Owensboro Police Department to investigate allegations against a priest who was recently suspended by the Catholic Diocese of Owensboro following accusations of “inappropriate conduct with a minor.”

The diocese informed Blessed Mother Catholic Church parishioners Monday that the Rev. John Meredith has been temporarily suspended following an investigation by the Diocesan Review Board.

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