Priest placed on leave due to sexual misconduct allegations

WJAC
February 27, 2015

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A Roman Catholic priest in western Pennsylvania has been placed on leave due to sexual misconduct allegations dating back more than three decades. The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown placed the Rev. Robert Kelly on leave Friday from his role as the pastor of Saints Peter & Paul Parish in Philipsburg. The 66-year-old priest hasn't been charged criminally. A spokesman for the archdiocese says the allegations involving minors were first made several years ago. The accusations were recently re-evaluated, and the bishop decided to place Kelly on leave. The diocese says Kelly won't be permitted to function as a priest and will reside at a place where he doesn't have contact with children. It's unclear if Kelly has an attorney who could comment on the allegations.