Pastor Beaten With Wine Bottle During Counseling Session Released From Hospital

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Pike Creek, Delaware priest assaulted at his parish is out of the hospital.

Reverend William Graney was punched, kicked and beaten with a wine bottle in the Resurrection Parish offices on July 30.

Police: Parishioner Attacks 74-Year-Old Pastor With Wine Bottle During Counseling Session

Joshua August was arrested and charged with the attack.

The Diocese of Wilmington says Reverend Graney does not plan to return to work until his condition improves.