A Catholic priest who served churches in western Michigan has been sentenced to six months in jail for sexual misconduct.
The Rev. Johnson Jeyabel Pappusamy, former pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Custer and St. Jerome Catholic Church in Scottville, pleaded guilty Oct. 21 to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
{ Via Chicago Tribune }
Nov
21
2009
21
2009
Ex-Priest Jailed in Mason Co. Sex Misconduct Case
Nov
21
2009
21
2009
Priest Admits Groping NY Woman During Counseling
A Catholic priest has admitted in court that he groped a woman during a marriage counseling session.
The Rev. Richard Ordonez pleaded guilty Friday to forcible touching. He agreed to perform 500 hours of community service.
{ Via WCAX }
Nov
21
2009
21
2009
Diocese: Pedophile priests should get benefits
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington says it is obligated to keep paying retirement benefits to six priests who church officials have confirmed are pedophiles.
{ Via the Associated Press }
Sep
2
2009
2
2009
New York Pastor, Victor Figueroa, in $30M Sexual Molestation Suit
Victor Figueroa, a Brooklyn-based pastor, stands accused of molesting congregants and a live-in worker.
Figueroa is charged with trespassing, harassment and sexual abuse, the Brooklyn DA’s Office said.
[ Via NY Post: "$30M Suit vs. 'Perv' Pastor" ]