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Church Suspending Masses After Pastor Ousted Over Sexual Harassment Settlement In Maryland Church Suspending Masses After Pastor Ousted Over Sexual Harassment Settlement In Maryland
Church Suspending Masses After Pastor Ousted Over Sexual Harassment Settlement In Maryland The fallout from Father Paschal Morlino's ousting from the Archdiocese of Baltimore continues to have long-ranging ripple effects for his former church. Last month, Morlino was suspended amid a settlement over sexual misconduct allegations, and this week, the Archdiocese announced that it will largely be shutting down one of the city's Catholic churches. Church officials announced that a pastor will not be named for Saint Benedict Church in Baltimore due to the limited number of clergy that is currently available for the ministry following Morlino's suspension.  As of Wednesday, Nov. …

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Priest Removed From Baltimore Ministry Amid Settlement Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations Priest Removed From Baltimore Ministry Amid Settlement Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Priest Removed From Baltimore Ministry Amid Settlement Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations A priest accused of sexual misconduct has been booted from the Archdiocese of Baltimore.  Over the weekend, the Archdiocese announced that they were made aware of a settlement involving Benedictine Father Paschal Morlino dating back to 2018, when there was a complaint filed citing multiple concerns involving the priest allegedly sexually harassing a man. "In 2018, an individual filed a complaint with the Archdiocese involving Father Morlino, citing multiple concerns," a spokesperson for the Archdiocese said. "The complaint did not include any information at all about the…

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