Brisbane Times
February 26, 2009
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| Sacked Brisbane priest Father Peter Kennedy Photo by Scott Casey |
Rebel priest of St Mary's Church in Brisbane, Father Peter Kennedy, has agreed to a mediation process, the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane said today.
Fr Kennedy has refused to vacate the church after being sacked by the archbishop last Thursday for allegedly unorthodox practices.
"Lawyers for Father Peter Kennedy have responded positively on his behalf to an offer by the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, Most Rev John Bathersby DD to enter into a process of mediation to resolve the current impasse at St Mary's South Brisbane," a statement from the Archdiocese said.
"Lawyers for Fr Kennedy have indicated that he is agreeable to the Hon. Ian Callinan AC, former Justice of the High Court of Australia, being appointed as mediator.
"The archbishop is hopeful that through this process a dignified and peaceful outcome can be achieved."
Comment is being sought from Fr Kennedy.
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