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By Eric Deabill | edeabill@pahomepage.com
Published 04/04 2016
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Parishioners in the Diocese of Scranton are reacting to news of another potential sex scandal.
As Eyewitness News first reported Sunday night, a priest from West Scranton has been removed from his position after an allegation of sexual misconduct.
Father Martin Boylan’s name is still on the sign outside of Saint Patrick’s Parish on Jackson Street but the priest’s ability to perform mass has been suspended by the bishop.
Late Friday night, the Diocese of Scranton says it received an allegation against Boylan.
The accuser, who is now an adult, claims the abuse reportedly took place years ago in Wayne County.
“I’m just very shocked, disheartened,” Donna Gilroy of Scranton said.
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