September 28, 2006 - Archdiocese of Boston Announces Robert Gale No Longer in the Clerical State
(Brighton, MA)...........The Archdiocese of Boston today announced that the Holy See has decided that Robert Gale is no longer in the clerical state.
As a result, he ceases to receive any financial support from the Archdiocese and may no longer perform any priestly ministry, with the exception of absolving a person in danger of death.
Cardinal Seán O'Malley reiterated his concern for all persons impacted by the tragedy of sexual abuse, as well as his firm intention to resolve cases of this type as expeditiously as possible, in a manner that is just for all concerned.
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