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Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Lawsuit alleges serial assault by CFR Franciscan

News: Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

The Pillar
Jul 07, 2022
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Credit: Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.

A lawsuit against the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal alleges that a woman was serially sexually assaulted by a priest of the order.

While the priest - Fr. Louis Leonelli - says he had a consenting relationship with the woman, her attorney insists that no sexual relationship between a spiritual director and his …

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