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Wed Aug 21, 2019, 08:33 PM Aug 2019

Priest accused of stealing nearly $100K from parish

Source: Associated Press

Priest accused of stealing nearly $100K from parish

August 21, 2019

DOWNINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania Roman Catholic priest is accused of stealing nearly $100,000 from his parish and spending it on a beach house and men he met on dating apps.

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office says 56-year-old Monsignor Joseph McLoone was arrested Wednesday for theft from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Downingtown.

Prosecutors allege the priest diverted funds into secret accounts and misappropriated fees charged to parishioners.

They say McLoone used the money for a beach house in Ocean City, New Jersey, as well as spending it on men he was dating.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/a09b3657f0c24e18a81766ce489a118b
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Priest accused of stealing nearly $100K from parish (Original Post) Eugene Aug 2019 OP
LOL Skittles Aug 2019 #1
Taking the money is one thing. But Jesus don't like that other shit. 3Hotdogs Aug 2019 #2
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