The Archdiocese of Boston has announced a Framingham monsignor has been placed on administrative leave following an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.
The Archdiocese says it contacted police immediately after learning of alleged sexual abuse of a minor dating back to 2006. As a result, Reverend Monsignor Francis Strahan has been placed on administrative leave, effective immediately.
Msgr. Strahan is a Pastor of Saint Bridget Parish in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM: Reverend Monsignor Francis Strahan has been placed on administrative leave. The Archdiocese says they contacted police immediately after learning of alleged sexual abuse of a minor dating back to 2006. Parents tell us they are in “shock, & disbelief”. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/yIA7RhZEaS
— Malini Basu (@WFXTMalini) October 25, 2019
Strahan has been with the church for more than 35 years
The Archdiocese has initiated its own investigation into the complaint.
No additional information was released.
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