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The suspension from ministry is required by Diocesan policies. The Diocese is committed to resolving both cases in a fair and expeditious manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both priests are retired and are not assigned to a parish (see service records at the end of this release). However, both have assisted with the celebration of Masses in various parishes since their retirements.&nbsp; The Diocese was informed that Father Byington has also taught German classes at St. Joseph\u2019s School in West Warwick, Rhode Island and has, in turn, notified the Diocese of Providence about his suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNothing is more important than the welfare of all members of our diocesan community, especially anyone who has been harmed or impacted by abuse in any way,\u201d said Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. &nbsp;\u201cThe Diocese of Fall River remains committed to resolving these matters in as fair and as transparent a process as possible and to ensuring the safety of all youth and vulnerable adults.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of ongoing efforts to improve its Office of Safe Environment, the Diocese recently hired Carolyn Shipp, a licensed social worker, to focus on pastoral outreach to victims\/survivors. \u201cAs a social worker, I am here to listen to anyone with concerns and to connect survivors to the resources they need,\u201d said Shipp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone with information that they wish to raise regarding the conduct of any past or present member of the Diocese, is encouraged to contact Carolyn Shipp, the Diocese\u2019s Victim Assistance Coordinator, at 508-985-6508 or <a href=\"mailto:cshipp@dioc-fr.org\">cshipp@dioc-fr.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Background: Parish Assignments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Father James F. Buckley<\/strong><br>\nOrdained 1959<br>\nAssignments: St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral, Fall River; Sacred Heart Parish, Fall River; Immaculate Conception Parish, North Easton; St. Joan of Arc Parish, Orleans; St. Augustine Parish, Vineyard Haven; St. Margaret Parish, Buzzards Bay;&nbsp; Holy Redeemer Parish, Chatham; 2001 retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Father Edward J. 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