A Tennessee judge has rejected a bid by the Diocese of Knoxville to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a man who has charged Bishop Rick Stika with impending a rape investigation and defaming the alleged victim.
The last few years have established that a Catholic bishop can be removed from office because of misconduct unless he enjoys the favor of Pope Francis.
Deacon Hicks Armor Appointed As Notre Dame High School Interim Leader chattanoogan.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chattanoogan.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bishop names Hicks Armor as interim leader for Notre Dame High wdef.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wdef.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.