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	Rebel Brisbane Priest Refuses to Give up Parish ABC News February 20, 2009 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/21/2497661.htm?section=justin AUSTRALIA — A rebel Catholic priest who has been sacked as the administrator of a South Brisbane church is refusing to leave his post. Father Peter Kennedy was dismissed by Catholic Church authorities after he refused to stop unorthodox practices at St Mary's. He was supposed leave the parish on Wednesday, but is yet to go. Father Kennedy will not hand over his keys to the new administrator, Ken Howell. He had insisted on presiding over his usual masses this weekend but now says he has decided not to, in an attempt to ensure there is eventually a safe and peaceful transition in the parish. Brisbane's Catholic Archbishop, John Bathersby, says mediation may be the next step in resolving differences with St Mary's. Archbishop Bathersby says it may be necessary for an experienced and eminent mediator to meet Father Kennedy and representatives of the archdiocese. The Archbishop says he is looking for a peaceful and dignified resolution of the current impasse. Police have been notified of the situation.
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