AUSTRALIA
Newcastle Herald
JOANNE MCCARTHY
28 Apr, 2012
RETIRED Newcastle Anglican Dean Graeme Lawrence says his future as a priest is in Bishop Brian Farran’s hands after losing an appeal following sexual misconduct allegations.
‘‘The ball is in his court now,’’ Father Lawrence said yesterday after a NSW Supreme Court judge dismissed his appeal to quash professional standards board findings against him.
The decision means the bishop can act on a board determination to strip Father Lawrence of Holy Orders and remove him from the priesthood. He is considering an appeal.
Bishop Farran declined to comment ‘‘until the appeal period is closed’’, when asked if he would act on the board’s decision.
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