NORTHERN IRELAND
Derry Journal
A local priest acquitted of sexual assault charges two years ago has resigned from ministry in the Diocese of Derry.
Moville-born Fr Eugene Boland, a parish priest in Cappagh, County Tyrone, stepped aside four years ago while allegations were investigated.
He had resumed his duties just two weeks ago after it was confirmed legal proceedings and church processes had been completed.
The priest’s resignation was announced in a statement issued by the Diocese at the weekend.
The statement said Fr Boland had offered his resignation and that a new parish priest would be appointed in “due course”.
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