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	Bishops Reissue ‘faithful Citizenship’ Steubenville Register October 27, 2011 http://home.catholicweb.com/diosteubsr/files/Pages_1-4_Oct_14.pdf STEUBENVILLE — John Sillup, a citizen of the United States who was incardinated in the Diocese of Frejus-Toulon, France, does not enjoy the faculties of the Diocese of Steubenville, announced Msgr. Kurt H. Kemo, diocesan administrator. In 2009, the French Diocese advised the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops of its concerns regarding Father Sillup, who had been studying in Washington, D.C. Complaints against him had caused the Diocese of Frejus-Toulon to direct Sillup “to suspend his studies and return to (France) to respond to an investigation,” a communication from the USCCB reads. However, despite repeated exchanges, the French Diocese related, he did not comply, but instead has remained in the United States. Further, the Diocese of Frejus-Toulon stated, it received complaints regarding Sillup “relating to subsequent alleged misconduct” that was said to have occurred at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Thus, the bishop of Frejus-Toulon directed Sillup to cease the exercise of all priestly ministry. The Diocese of Steubenville, which had given Sillup prior permission to exercise limited ministry here, has revoked those privileges, Msgr. Kemo said. Anyone needing further information regarding Sillup should contact the Diocese of Frejus-Toulon.
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