The mass suspension, thought to be the largest of its kind, follows a grand jury report issued last month by the Philadelphia district attorney's office.

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His clinic had a reputation for performing late-term abortions that other Philadelphia-area clinics wouldn't, according to a 2011 grand-jury report recommending charges against Dr. Gosnell.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams praised the archdiocese for taking some of the steps called for by the grand jury.

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Following his post as secretary for clergy, Lynn became pastor of a Philadelphia-area parish until he was removed after his arrest as a result of a February 2011 grand jury report.

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