Ft. Kent Priest on Leave during Investigation
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PORTLAND, Maine - A Catholic priest has taken a voluntary leave of absence while the Maine Attorney General's Office investigates allegations against him, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said on Tuesday. Rev. James L. Nadeau, 51, has served St. John Vianney Parish in Fort Kent for seven years. The leave of absence took effect on Tuesday and another priest will be assigned to serve the parish as soon as possible, said Sue Bernard, communications director for the diocese. Bernard did not say what the allegations were. "The diocese is cooperating fully with the Attorney General's office and at their request, I cannot discuss the allegations or anything about the investigation," Bishop Richard Malone said. "I am hopeful that this process will go smoothly in order to lead to an expeditious and just conclusion." Nadeau, who was ordained in 1988, has served at churches including St. Louis in Fort Kent, St. Andre in Biddeford and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, Bernard said. St. John Vianney parish includes four churches in Aroostook County.
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