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Father Elton Letang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A six-month investigation into alleged \u201cinappropriate behaviour\u201d by\u00a0 Catholic priest Father Elton Letang, has revealed that the former parish priest of St Paul and St Ann has done nothing wrong.<\/p>\n

This is according to a statement signed by Provincial Superior of the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province, Reverend Paul J. Borowski.<\/p>\n

On June 6, 2021, the Diocese of Roseau and the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province announced that they had received an accusation of inappropriate behaviour against Fr. Letang and therefore, an established investigative procedure was initiated.<\/p>\n

In their statement earlier this year, the Diocese of Roseau and the Redemptorists declared that they take \u201call accusations of misconduct seriously\u201d and said steps were being taken to examine the case \u201cto ensure fairness, care and concern to all parties involved.\u201d<\/p>\n

The procedure mandated the removal of Fr. Letang, -placing him on an indefinite leave of absence- which prohibited him from ministering in any capacity within the Diocese or elsewhere during the investigation.<\/p>\n

In an announcement which was delivered during mass on Sunday, the Redemptorists stated that after conducting an investigation, they can report no evidence of behaviour that precludes Fr. Letang’s full return to active ministry as a priest.<\/p>\n

The announcement further revealed that during his time away from ministry and the parish, Fr. Letang was engaged in \u201cintensive therapy\u201d and reflection \u201cwhich has unquestionably helped him in understanding himself better.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was able to revisit significant moments in his life which helped in contributing to the person he is today,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

Though the church has announced that the parish priest will be returning to ministry, a decision has however been taken to have him transferred to the island of St. Lucia where he will join the Redemptorists in Vieux Fort.<\/p>\n

\u201cFather Letang will, as he has done here in Dominica, continue being the hard-working priest he is. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes for Fr. Letang during this period of transition,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A six-month investigation into alleged \u201cinappropriate behaviour\u201d by\u00a0 Catholic priest Father Elton Letang, has revealed that the former parish priest of St Paul and St Ann has done nothing wrong. 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