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The Archdiocese of Baltimore will close one of the city’s Catholic churches after its longtime pastor was recently suspended from ministry because he admitted to making a payment several years ago to settle sexual harassment allegations. Last month, Father Paschal Morlino was dismissed from his position at St. Benedict Church in southwest Baltimore, where he served for nearly 40 years and became known for his efforts to help residents of poor neighborhoods surrounding the church. Few details about the 2018 complaint against Morlino have been released.

Father Morlino had been pastor at St. Benedict for more than 30 years.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore will close one of its churches after its longtime pastor was recently suspended from the ministry.

A Baltimore church will soon be closing following its pastor's suspension. Father Paschal Morlino admitted to making a financial settlement for sexual harassment allegations.

In a statement on Saturday, the archdiocese announced that “a pastor will not be named for St. Benedict Church” following the priest’s removal.