N.Y. priest investigated for gambling debt

Published: March. 31, 2008 at 3:21 PM

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 31 (UPI) -- The Catholic Archdiocese of New York says it has removed a parish priest while it investigates possible embezzlement to pay gambling debts.

The Rev. Patrick Dunne of Our Lady of Sorrows in White Plains was permanently removed from his duties and ordered into counseling at a rehabilitation center. WABC-TV in New York said the action was taken shortly before Christmas and formally announced to the parishioners Sunday.

Diocese officials told the station they were not yet sure how much money was involved but called it a large amount, and added they had contacted the Westchester County district attorney's office.

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