CRANSTON (RI)
WJAR 10 NBC
January 19, 2020
Fall River, Mass. – The Diocese of Fall River announced Sunday it has suspended two retired priests after sexual abuse allegations were made against them.
The separate, unrelated accusations against Father Edward J. Byington and Father James F. Buckley are said to have happened decades ago and are under investigation by law enforcement.
Both priests have denied the allegations. The suspension from ministry is required by Diocesan policies, the Diocese of Fall River said in a statement.
Both priests are retired and are not assigned to a parish, the statement said. However, both have assisted with the celebration of Masses in various parishes since their retirements.
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