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Norwalk Reflector

A Catholic priest in Toledo has been placed on administrative leave after a claim was made alleging he violated the diocese’s policy on the sexual abuse of minors.

The Rev. Samuel Punnoor was reported to Lucas County Children Services by the Diocese of Toledo on May 6 while he was visiting India.

The Toledo diocese released the following statement Friday:

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas today placed Reverend Samuel Punnoor on administrative leave following an allegation that he violated “Appendix A: Diocese of Toledo Code of Pastoral Conduct” of the diocesan To Protect and to Heal: Policy on Sexual Abuse of Minors. Upon learning May 6, 2015, of the allegation against Father Punnoor, the Diocese of Toledo immediately reported it the same day to Lucas County Children Services. At that time, Father Punnoor was visiting his home diocese in India from April 26-May 21. Therefore, it was…