AUSTRALIA
Geelong Advertiser
Bodey Dittloff, Geelong Advertiser
May 2, 2017
MUCH-LOVED and admired Geelong priest, Father Kevin Dillon, has confirmed he is leaving his post following a remarkable 17-year service to the local church and wider community.
The St Mary of the Angels Parish priest is set to take up a new position in July at St Simon the Apostle Parish in Rowville, which is located in Melbourne’s far-eastern suburbs.
Speaking to 3AW radio today, Fr Dillon said the change of scenery was his decision alone as he edged towards the retirement marker of 75 years of age, but that leaving would “just about kill me”. …
Having also been a long-time critic of the church’s handling of sexual abuse claims, Father Dillon said he remained in contact with “a lot” of those affected and hoped to continue his advocacy.
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