Pennsylvania priest pleads guilty to stealing hundred of church donation checks
A Washington County priest was ordered to pay $155,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing thousands in church donations. According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, George Athanasiou,
Priest stole 200 donation checks, Pennsylvania officials say. ‘Betrayed parishioners’
A Pennsylvania priest has pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of donation checks meant for the church and depositing them for personal use, officials said. George Athanasiou, 37, pleaded guilty to theft charges related to his misappropriation of church donations, according to a Nov. 14 news release from Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry.
Priest pleads guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from North Strabane church
A priest in Washington County has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from the church he worked at to help fuel a gambling addiction. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office says George Athanasiou pleaded guilty earlier this week to felony theft charges that were filed last year after more than $117,
Priest pleads guilty to stealing $155K from Pa. church
Stealing money is theft, plain and simple, whether it is committed by a petty criminal or a trusted faith leader, which was the case here — this priest betrayed parishioners
Priest Pleads Guilty to Felony Theft of Church Funds
In a notable case of financial misconduct within the religious community, George Athanasiou, a priest from Washington County, has admitted to felony theft charges in a court
Washington Co. plead guilty to stealing more than $100k from church
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office says 42-year-old Father George Athanasiou pleaded guilty earlier this week to felony theft charges that were filed last year after more than $117,000 was stolen.
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Pennsylvania church near Trump's attempted assassination tries to bridge political divides
Some members of the congregation say the sermons have helped save relationships, but others haven't relished their pastor bringing politics into a sacred space.
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When it comes to the political divide, a pastor's answer is the Golden Rule
The pastor of a Pennsylvania church not far from where Donald Trump was nearly assassinated is preaching sermons in the theme of "Do Unto Others," as a way to heal his deeply divided community.
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Priest pleads guilty to stealing $155K from Pennsylvania church
A priest pleaded guilty earlier this week to stealing $155,000 from a Washington County church. According to a press release from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, George Athanasiou ...
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Harris heckled at Pennsylvania church, says voting for her fulfills God's expectation 'for us to help Him'
Vice President Harris was interrupted by a heckler while she was speaking in a Pennsylvania church on Sunday meant to highlight her faith in the battleground state nine days before Election Day.
Nonprofit food pantry might have to relocate if financially struggling church in Pennsylvania closes
Prospect United Methodist Church is at risk of closing because of money, impacting nonprofit Delco Helping Hands which ...
How Trump won Pennsylvania’s Amish vote — with the help of missionaries and Elon Musk
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Pennsylvania diocese launches parent education program
The “Parents As Teachers” program in the Diocese of Scranton offers support, resources, and formation for parents raising ...
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Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church
The presiding bishop was elected on a mandate to reorganize the denomination’s aging structure and adapt to modern times.