SCOTLAND
Scottish Catholic Observer
Motherwell’s Fr Paul Morton was cleared of historical allegations of abuse by police in May, but he remained away from parish until Church investigation was completed
A canonical investigation into a Motherwell Diocesan priest has cleared his name.
Fr Paul Morton (above) of St Bride’s in Cambuslang stepped away from his parish in 2014 after allegations of historical abuse t were made against him. In May last year, a police investigation found he had no case to answer.
A Church investigation was conducted following safeguarding procedure and has now concluded, with Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell recommending to the Holy See that no further action is required.
“I recently concluded the preliminary canonical investigation into the evidence available following the conclusion of the police investigation into the allegations made against Fr Paul Morton,” Bishop Toal said in a statement. “In forwarding the papers of the canonical investigation to the Holy See I recommended that no further canonical action is necessary.
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