| Georgia priest accused of sexual misconduct |
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| Written by Associated Press |
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Authors: Associated Press For the AJC CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati-based Roman Catholic order says it has launched an investigation into sexual misconduct alleged against one of its priests who serves in Georgia. Glenmary Home Missioners says it relieved the Rev. Bob Poandl of ministerial duties in three Georgia communities and asked him to return to the Glenmary residence in Cincinnati. Glenmary said Wednesday it has notified authorities in Georgia and bishops in dioceses involved in the investigation, including the Diocese of Savannah. Glenmary said the 70-year-old Poandl denies the allegation, which was made anonymously about an event alleged to have happened nearly 30 years ago. In 2010, a West Virginia judge dismissed charges against Poandl that accused him of sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy while the two visited a West Virginia church in 1991. Read more http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-priest-accused-of-1350589.html?cxtype=rss_news |
