Catholic priest found guilty of common assault after giving child a 'smack' in church

By Eamonn Duff
Updated August 1 2015 - 10:13am, first published July 19 2015 - 12:15am
Domino effect: The incident at St John Vianney Catholic Church in Greenacre ended up involving the Catholic Education Office, the NSW Police Force and criminal charges. Photo: James Alcock
Domino effect: The incident at St John Vianney Catholic Church in Greenacre ended up involving the Catholic Education Office, the NSW Police Force and criminal charges. Photo: James Alcock

A Catholic priest has been found guilty of common assault and dismissed from his Sydney parish after he smacked a child in church.

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