ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. — A Roman Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse and unwanted physical contact dating to the 1980s is stepping away from his official duties while diocese officials investigate the allegations. Newsday reported the Diocese of Rockville Center, which covers Long Island, will be looking into the allegations against Msgr. William Breslawski, who has been serving as the pastor of the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Rocky Point, New York. The diocese in 2002 told the person making the allegation to have the friend contact officials directly, but nothing came of it, Dolan said. “We are saddened by these allegations, and we will do everything we can to ensure that a fair and just determination is made,” Dolan said.

Source: National Post September 30, 2018 15:56 UTC