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Pope Francis appoints priest of Nashville, Tenn., as bishop of Knoxville, Tenn.

Pope Francis appoints priest of Nashville, Tenn., as bishop of Knoxville, Tenn.
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Diocese, Honduran woman settle suit over intimidation allegations

The priest at the center of the allegations, however, declined to go along with mediation and has declined to settle with the Honduran woman.

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John Shearer: Random Thoughts About Population, the Catholic Church, Parks, Reptiles, And Food

John Shearer: Random Thoughts About Population, the Catholic Church, Parks, Reptiles, And Food
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Knoxville Diocese ready to move on after bishop's tumultuous tenure

Bishop Richard F. Stika, 65, resigned Tuesday. He becomes bishop emeritus. He said he plans to return to his hometown of St. Louis.

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SNAP advocates offer comment after Stika's resignation

A few days after the announcement of Bishop Richard Stika's resignation from the Diocese of Knoxville, advocates are hosting a press conference to offer commentary, according to the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests or SNAP.

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