TurnTo10
October 2, 2006
http://www.turnto10.com/news/9980330/detail.html
Fairhaven, Mass. -- A popular priest at St. Joseph's parish in Fairhaven has been removed from duty.
At the end of Mass Sunday, Rev. Thomas McElroy, surprised everyone with an announcement that the church has taken all pastoral duties away from Rev. Chris Santangelo because of unspecified "misconduct."
McElroy would not give any specifics about the allegation other than to say it does not involve a child.
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McElroy told NBC 10 that the church and "civil authorities have each started an investigation, with his full cooperation."
McElroy called waiting for the outcome painful for the congregation and for Santangelo.
Santangelo, who joined St. Joseph more than a year ago, seemed to disappear. His vacation turned into the start of an investigation.
McElroy takes over as parochial administrator immediately. McElroy said he did not know if or when Santangelo will return.
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