The Diocese of Fall River, MA, announced on December 9, 2022, that Fr. David Sharland, Y.A., has been placed on administrative leave by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha pending an investigation into "alleged misconduct that is inconsistent with standards of ministerial behavior." The alleged misconduct does not involve a minor. Fr. Sharland denies any misconduct. The full press release is available on the Fall River Diocese website: linked here.

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