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What will the Diocese of Orlando decide regarding the priest's role within 3 months post court decision?
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Temporary suspension • 25%
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Florida Priest Arrested for Biting Woman's Forearm During Communion Dispute at St. Thomas Aquinas Church
May 24, 2024, 02:19 AM
A Florida priest was arrested after allegedly biting a woman's forearm during a dispute over Holy Communion at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in St. Cloud. The incident occurred during Sunday Mass when the woman attempted to receive the Eucharist in an improper manner. The priest claimed he was trying to protect the wafers and prevent an act of desecration. The Diocese of Orlando defended the priest's actions, stating he was trying to prevent desecration. The woman referred to the Eucharist as a 'cookie' and attended two separate Masses to obtain it. The priest has been charged with one count of battery.
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Reinstatement • 25%
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Temporary suspension • 25%
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