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Archdiocese Of Baltimore Investigating After Priest Misconduct Allegation

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A priest within the Archdiocese of Baltimore is removed following an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor.

Father Romuald Meogrossi had been living in residence at the St. Michael the Arch-Angel Friary in Overlea.

The alleged misconduct happened in 2006, during a clinical therapy session when Meogrossi was a licensed clinical professional counselor.

The now 81-year-old denies the allegation. He is no longer residing in the Archdiocese and has been suspended from public ministry pending the results of the investigation.

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