Police Capture Leawood Priest Accused Of Stealing $160K

We put this story in one of our crime scene compilations to start the weekend but on second thought it's apropos for Sunday and to remind us all that the high-minded ideal of faith leaders don't always measure up to broke-a$$ reality . . . Check-it . . . 

“This news is deeply painful for all of us in the Catholic community, particularly given the nature of the allegations involving resources entrusted to the Church through the sacrifice and generosity of the faithful,” Archbishop Shawn McKnight said. “My primary concern at this time is for the people of Curé of Ars parish and all those directly affected. I am grateful for Father Riley’s steady leadership and care for this community during this difficult time. These allegations are serious, the legal processes must be allowed to proceed, and Father Storey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law or internal canonical process. I recognize there will be differing emotions and perspectives within the community in the days ahead, and I ask parishioners to treat one another with greater sensitivity, patience, charity, and respect as we move through this together, trusting that with faith in Christ, our community can emerge stronger and more united.” 

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KCTV5: ‘Deeply painful’: Leawood priest arrested after allegedly stealing $160K from his own parish

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