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	Father John Sappenfield Removed Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville October 21, 2009 http://www.dioceseofnashville.com/ Father John Sappenfield has been removed as pastor of St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin, effective immediately, after he admitted a violation of the Diocese of Nashville’s policies against the Abuse of a Professional Relationship involving an adult female member of the parish. He has moved out of the parish rectory and he will have no active priestly ministry. Father Sappenfield has served as pastor of St. Philip since July 1, 2008. Father Bala, the associate pastor at St. Philip will take over as temporary administrator of the parish, also effective immediately. Bishop David Choby has met with the parish staff and plans to celebrate all of the weekend Masses at St. Philip on Oct. 24-25 to reach out to the parish community.
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