A former parish priest at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in White Plains was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree, a felony. Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore said that it is alleged that over a six year period from January 1, 2002 to December 30, 2007, Patrick Dunne, 64, of White Plains, stole over $432,000 from various parish accounts.
Fr. Dunne diverted monies that were donated by parishioners for several campaigns including the church building fund, a collection for Hurricane Katrina victims, and the weekly offertory received by the church for general church operations.
He used the stolen money for his personal expenses and recreation without the permission or authority to do so.
Dunne was released on his own recognizance.
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