Dislocation, scrutiny of priests raise fears

Archdiocese denies politics behind moves

By Michael Paulson

Globe Staff / October 2, 2005

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The many supporters of the Rev. Walter H. Cuenin long feared that archdiocesan officials would find a way to remove him as pastor of his Newton parish: There was his embrace of divorced Catholics and gays and lesbians, his emphasis on finding prominent roles for women, his sharp critique of the church hierarchy's handling of sexual abuse, and his activism ... (Full article: 1706 words)