# Ranks of priests in Catholic church

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 4, 2000, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ranks-of-priests-in-catholic-church/6146 "2000-01-04T17:44:00Z")\
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JohnLarrigan, we had a priest at our old parish who molested a little girl (there’s a difference!). He was originally from Ireland, and as soon as they caught up with him he fled back there.

So I guess you’re getting 'em from all over. . . .

-Melin

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