Embattled East TN bishop Richard Stika resigns after priest complaints, abuse-related lawsuits
June 27, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Bishop Richard F. Stika, whose 14-year leadership of the East Tennessee diocese has increasingly come under scrutiny and critique, has resigned, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
According to the Associated Press, Pope Francis accepted Stika's resignation on Tuesday following allegations he mishandled sex abuse allegations.
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/embattled-knoxville-bishop-richard-stika-resigns/51-a7437fd0-77a7-4211-a9fc-6b527d5bb785
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Resignations and Appointments, 27.06.2023
https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/06/27/230627b.html