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	Bishop Quick to Suspend Priests Amid Allegations ABC News October 14, 2009 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/14/2713808.htm The Anglican Bishop of Newcastle says he was compelled to act swiftly against three priests once allegations were raised against them. The three have been suspended while police investigate the allegations. Bishop Brian Farran says the Newcastle diocese now has very strict protocols developed by the church's synod regarding such allegations, which compelled him to stand-down the three clergy. Dr Farran will not confirm if the allegations are of a sexual nature but says the priests will not return to their duties before a police investigation is completed, which could be a lengthy process. "Our director of processional stands tells us that could be a very long period of time, up to 12 months even, which is very worrying really," he said. Bishop Farran says the diocese will cooperate fully with the police investigation.
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