SCOTLAND
BBC News
Police have been called in to investigate “financial irregularities” at a Catholic church in North Ayrshire.
The Diocese of Galloway said a report on the issue at St Mary’s (Our Lady Star of the Sea) in Saltcoats had been passed to Police Scotland on 27 May.
In a statement, the Diocese confirmed that Father Graeme Bell had resigned his position as parish priest with effect from 1 June.
It said inquiries were ongoing and the Diocese was assisting police.
A spokesman for the Diocese of Galloway said: “Father Graeme Bell recently received permission from Bishop Nolan, to take a leave of absence and to resign his position as Parish Priest of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Saltcoats.
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