Newcastle's Anglican Bishop Expected to Defrock Several Priests

ABC News
September 10, 2012

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Newcastle's Anglican Bishop Brian Farran is today expected to announce he will defrock several priests, including the former Dean of Newcastle, Graeme Lawrence.

The Church's Professional Standards Board recommended the Bishop defrock Reverend Lawrence, along with Reverend Graeme Sturt, Reverend Bruce Hoare and another priest Andrew Duncan.

The board found there was misconduct in relation to several allegations.

Reverends Lawrence and Sturt took legal action over the recommendation but lost.

Bishop Farran has spent recent days finalising his decision.