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Suspended Priest Restored by Archdiocese

Msgr. John A. Close, who was at St. Katharine of Siena, has been restored to ministry.

Msgr. John A. Close is among the four accused priests who were restored to ministry today by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, reports Philly.com.

Msgr. Close was the pastor of in Wayne.

The newspaper says "the archdiocese said the allegations against the four had not been substantiated despite lengthy investigations."

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The four suspended priests were accused of sexual abuse or inappropriate conduct with a minor.  Two other priests were removed from ministry.

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