a once-weekly roundup,
usually on Fridays

Senior pastor at Colorado church resigns following claims he was aware of previous colleague’s ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a minor

Colorado pastor arrested for allegedly attempting to strangle a juvenile

Florida: Catholic high school teacher arrested, accused of sexual misconduct involving student

Florida: ‘Deeply disturbing’ — Teacher at United Brethren in Christ Academy allegedly committed child porn crimes at school

Former youth pastor convicted of placing a hidden camera in the girls’ bathroom is caught with child sex abuse videos at Miami Airport, feds say

Kentucky pastor arrested, charged with soliciting explicit photos from minor

Gunman killed after shooting into Michigan church, where his mother is a member

New York Bishop says “I encourage us all to stay vigilant in our commitment to protecting our children and youth,” as priest is removed from ministry following abuse allegations dating back to 1980s

Pennsylvania Catholic School teacher charged with possession of child sex abuse materials

Oklahoma pastor arrested for forcible sodomy, distribution of narcotics, and furnishing alcohol to a minor

Texas: Former Slaton priest accused of indecent assault

Of course, the vast majority of crooked or pervy religious leaders get away with everything. Of those that are caught, many are quietly reassigned to other duties, not defrocked or punished. Of the few cases that aren’t hushed up, there’s no knowing how many make the news, but undoubtedly I miss most of them, in compiling this list.

Last week in God’s divine plan

6/27/2025

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