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	Former Priest Asks for Forgiveness KOLD April 15, 2010 http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=12319813 PHOENIX (AP) - Once the second highest ranking Catholic priest within the Phoenix Diocese, former Monsignor Dale Fushek (FYOO'-shek) pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of misdemeanor assault. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced the plea after the 58-year-old admitted to inappropriately touching a boy while running a program for teens during the mid 1980's. In a statement issued Thursday afternoon, Fushek said he humbly asks for forgiveness and the forgiveness of anyone he hurt during his years of ministry. The former vicar general of the Phoenix Catholic Diocese said he was grateful for the support he has received from friends and family and asked for their forgiveness. Prosecutors said the agreement required Fushek to admit his guilt. Fushek was sentenced to 364 days of probation and a small fine.
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