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Fla. Priest Who Stole From Church Gets Prison Time

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The Associated Press

Published: March 24, 2009

WEST PALM BEACH - A Florida priest who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $370,000 from his church has been sentenced
to 14 months in prison.

The Rev. John Skehan, 81, acknowledged taking the money from St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach during his 40 years as a priest there. At his sentencing hearing last week, Skehan and
supporters asked the judge for leniency. He could have received up 30 years in prison.

On Tuesday, Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Colbath sentenced Skehan to 14 months in prison, followed by seven years probation.

Skehan also forfeits a $366,000 condo, about $381,500 worth of rare coins and $40,000 cash.

Another priest convicted in February of stealing from the same church faces sentencing on Wednesday.

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