(Yahoo.com) FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia - The pastor of a Roman Catholic parish resigned after a fellow priest complained he had gay pornographic videos and photos in his rectory bedroom.

The Rev. Daniel E. Hamilton, pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Fredericksburg, stepped down Aug. 26, Bishop Paul S. Loverde said this week.

Hamilton, 59, had been pastor of St. Mary's for two years. The diocese would not make him available for comment.

The allegations against Hamilton were leveled by the Rev. James R. Haley, who previously worked as an assistant under Hamilton.

The diocese said Hamilton was ordered by the bishop to undergo evaluation and treatment last fall and cooperated fully.

"Despite these facts, certain persons recently took it upon themselves to publicize Father Hamilton's past failing," the diocese said in a statement. "Because his ministry could be negatively impacted, Father Hamilton submitted his resignation as pastor."