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PETERBOROUGH – A Peterborough priest cleared of sexual misconduct allegations will return as pastor of his church.
Father Bill Moloney will return as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish on Wednesday (July 12). Father Moloney was placed on administrative leave in November of 2016 when Haliburton OPP began an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at Camp Northern Lights, where he is a director. The OPP wrapped up its investigation in December of 2016 and cleared him of any criminal wrongdoing.
Following that, the Peterborough diocese undertook its own review of Father Moloney’s actions. That was conducted by a review board composed of nine members – six lay persons and three clergy – all of whom have signed a confidentiality agreement and are bound not to disclose the file materials, the review board deliberations or recommendations.
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