Posts Tagged ‘secret marriage’

Parish priest accused of assault reveals secret marriage

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

A Catholic priest found guilty of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in England revealed to the court that he was in a secret 14-year marriage with a former parishioner. William Finnegan, 59, said he kept the civil marriage a secret from the church and his parishioners. Finnegan, known to his parishioners as Father Bill, was Read more

Australian priest reveals his secret marriage

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Parish Priest of Padre Pio Parish, in the Parramatta Diocese, Fr Kevin Lee, stated in an interview on Channel 7 News on Tuesday, that he had been married for a year. Fr Lee, who is also a police chaplain, claimed that most priests lead a double life. This claim was completely rejected by Bishop Anthony Read more