A Dunedin Catholic priest is being investigated over an allegation of sexual misconduct. Fr Fivins Chittilappilly had been an assistant priest in Mercy Parish South Dunedin since January 2020. The ODT understands the incident at the centre of the complaint, made by a woman, was sexual in nature. "During this investigation, Fr Chittilappilly will remain in New Zealand but will not be working in ministry or residing in Dunedin Diocese," he said. Fr Chittilappilly could not be reached for comment yesterday.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2021 20:47 UTC