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Diocese of Knoxville

Stika 'bullied' Catholic over mishandled allegations, woman claims

News: Diocese of Knoxville

The Pillar
Mar 12, 2022
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A Tennessee priest who later left ministry did not face a review board or canonical procedure after an allegation of inappropriate behavior with a minor, and a local woman says the Bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee, lashed out at her when she reported the alleged misconduct.

Kathleen Porterfield of Athens, Tennessee, told The Pillar that her experience para…

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