Mass. priest on leave amid investigation into alleged misconduct
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. — A Massachusetts priest has been placed on leave while he is investigated for alleged misconduct that is 'inconsistent w...
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. — A Massachusetts priest has been placed on leave while he is investigated for alleged misconduct that is 'inconsistent with standards of ministerial behavior.'In a statement Aug. 7, the Diocese of Fall River said the allegations against Rev. Rodney E. Thibault do not involve a minor. However, Thibault is accused of misconduct that violates the code of conduct for priests in the diocese.Thibault is the pastor at Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in North Attleborough. Parishioners were told during Masses the weekend of Aug.