Pastor Frank Hogan was written out of the show after Season 4. He left Hope Valley to start anew after his past as a convict was revealed and he faced challenges in maintaining his position as pastor.
In the earlier seasons of “When Calls the Heart,” Pastor Frank Hogan, played by actor Mark Humphrey, is introduced as a man with a mysterious past. As the series progresses, it is revealed that Frank has a criminal background, having served time in prison. Despite his past, he becomes a beloved member of the Hope Valley community and develops a romantic relationship with Abigail Stanton, one of the main characters.
However, in Season 4, Frank’s past catches up with him when a detective arrives in town, causing the townspeople to question his integrity. The situation escalates when Frank is offered a position at a church in a different town, but he initially decides to stay in Hope Valley. Despite this, the character’s storyline comes to a close when he ultimately chooses to leave the town to avoid causing further trouble for Abigail and the community.
Frank’s departure from the show was not heavily focused on, and the character did not return in subsequent seasons, leaving viewers to assume that he continued his life and work elsewhere, seeking redemption and a fresh start. The show continued without him, focusing on the other characters and new storylines.