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By Elizabeth Doran | edoran@syracuse.com
ROME, NY – A priest in Rome, NY has been placed on leave while the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse looks into an allegation that dates back 27 years, diocese officials said Thursday.
The Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio, pastor of St. John the Baptist and Transfiguration parish in Rome, has been placed on administrative leave while the allegation dating back 27 years involving abuse of a minor is being investigated, said Danielle Cummings, speaking for the diocese.
“The allegation was first made to the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office who forwarded it to the diocese after their review,” the diocese said in a statement. “Please note that the allegation has not been substantiated.”
The diocese said its practice is to prohibit Angelicchio from functioning publicly as a priest until the matter is resolved.
The allegation will be reviewed by professionals and the Diocesan Review Board, the statement said.
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