Diocese ousts Greenwich priest on child abuse allegation, though criminal charges not pursued

CONNECTICUT
Daily Journal

GREENWICH, Connecticut — The Bridgeport Diocese has suspended a Greenwich priest for an alleged incident of child abuse.

Greenwich Time reports (http://bit.ly/18QcL8Y ) that Bishop Frank Caggiano informed diocese members on Wednesday of “credible evidence” that Stephen DeLuca committed one incident of child abuse more than 30 years ago.

Caggiano placed DeLuca on administrative leave and said he may no longer live at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Details were not released.

The diocese referred the matter to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families but criminal charges are not being pursued.

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