Mass. priest placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

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August 14, 2022
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Massachusetts priest placed on leave amid misconduct investigation Copy Link {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 6:33 PM EDT Aug 13, 2022 A priest in Massachusetts has been placed on administrative leave as he faces misconduct allegations.The Diocese of Fall River said the Rev. Rodney E. Thibault of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in North Attleborough was placed on leave from priestly ministry by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha a couple weeks ago.According to the diocese, the alleged misconduct is "inconsistent with standards of ministerial behavior" and directly violates the code of conduct for priests in the Diocese of Fall River.