New York Archdiocese Says No Evidence Demonstrates Claims against Accused Priest

Catholic Culture
December 17, 2015

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The Archdiocese of New York has denied receiving evidence to support charges that a pastor has stolen parish funds to pay for a drug-fueled homosexual relationship.

“The archdiocese has been investigating these allegations for many months, and has repeatedly requested any information or documentation that might substantiate the allegations that have been made,” said archdiocesan spokesman Joseph Zwilling. "Thus far, no evidence has been offered." He added that an audit by the archdiocese did not find evidence of embezzlement.

A group of lay people from St. Frances de Chantal parish have brought charges against Father Peter Miqueli, saying that he has spent more than $1 million in parish funds. The group says that they provided the archdiocese with financial records more than a year ago to demonstrate the priest’s misconduct.