MERCED (CA)
ABC 30
A letter from the Diocese, obtained by Action News, says Father Jean Michael Lastiri is currently receiving treatment at Saint Luke's Institute in Maryland after being removed from Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Merced.
He was disciplined after being charged with using the internet to solicit male relationships.
Action News has learned the church bulletin this weekend will contain a message from Bishop John Steinbock, noting his financial officer is looking at checks issued to Father Lastiri, which may have been used improperly.