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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Pope Francis has dismissed retired priest William Langlois from the clerical state. The dismissal includes a dispensation from all obligations of the clerical state, including celibacy.
May 10, 2021 · Father William Langlois, now 75, was recently ousted from the priesthood for what the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids called credible allegations of molesting a child — news that shocked...
May 8, 2021 · Pope Francis affirmed the dismissal of William Langlois. He served for years as pastor of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish in Grand Haven before retiring in 2016, reports WOOD-TV 8.
A retired Catholic priest who served a lakeshore parish has been dismissed by Pope Francis from the clerical state due to sexual abuse. Retired priest Fr. William Langlois’ dismissal includes a dispensation from all obligations of the clerical state, including celibacy.
May 7, 2021 · GRAND RAPIDS — Pope Francis has dismissed retired priest William “Father Bill” Langlois from the clerical state due to allegations of sexual abuse.
May 7, 2021 · The Diocese of Grand Rapids announced Friday that Pope Francis removed retired priest William Langlois from the clerical state. Langlois most recently served as Pastor of St. Patrick - St....
May 8, 2021 · May 7—GRAND RAPIDS — Pope Francis has dismissed retired priest William "Father Bill" Langlois from the clerical state due to allegations of sexual abuse. The dismissal includes a dispensation...