US Diocese issues statement on allegations against Pontifical Mission Societies National Director - Vatican News
James Wilson ·
· News about the Church
The Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, has received allegations against Monsignor Roger J. Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, involving violations of the Codes of Conduct for Priests. The Diocese determined that sufficient evidence exists to restrict him from the public exercise of priestly ministry pending resolution. Monsignor Landry has requested a leave of absence from his post and is entitled to the presumption of innocence.