Roman Catholic church officials in Philadelphia have placed another priest on leave due to allegations of sexual abuse.According to the archdiocese, the accusations involve minors and date back about 30 years.
Officials say the claims first surfaced last spring.
The 56-year-old priest has not been criminally charged.
He could not be reached for comment on Monday.
Church officials say the priest was originally placed on leave in March 2011 for allegedly violating standards of ministerial behavior and boundaries.
After an investigation, officials found him suitable for ministry.
But new allegations were reported in May as he prepared to return to a Philadelphia parish.
The archdiocese said it immediately reported the claims to law enforcement.
Officials later placed the priest on administrative leave a second time.