A Toronto priest is facing charges after he allegedly sexually exploited a 17-year-old girl, Toronto police say.
The suspect, 37-year-old Jordan Wellington, was arrested on Wednesday.
He has been charged with sexual exploitation and criminal harassment -- repeated communication.
Police said Wellington is an associate priest at St. John's Anglican Church Willowdale.
In a statement on Thursday, the diocese said Wellington is not allowed to function in any manner in preaching or leading the worship of the Church until the case is resolved.
"The Diocese has a strictly enforced, zero tolerance policy in regard to sexual misconduct and harassment," the diocese said in a statement.
He was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
No further details have been released regarding the alleged incident.
