Priest Removed from Ministry after Arrest

By Phil Yacuboski
WBAL
January 23, 2012

http://wbal.com/article/85772/2/template-story/Priest-Removed-From-Ministry-After-Arrest

[letter to parishioners]

A Catholic priest serving at a church in Towson has been relieved from his duties after being arrested and charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct while inside of an adult book store and movie theater.

While investigating complaints of illegal activity at the Bush River Adult Book Store and Movie Theater, Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies found Father Mark Stewart Bullock naked from the waist down.

Police make the discovery on January 16, just before midnight.

Father Bullock was serving at Church of the Immaculate Conception in Towson.

Parishioners learned of the arrest in a letter handed to people attending weekend Masses; the letter says the Archdiocese is instructing Father Bullock to undergo a psychological evaluation. He’s also been relieved of his duties and can no longer live at the church rectory. The Harford County Sheriff’s Department says they’ve recently received a number of complaints about the bookstore, that’s why they began their investigation.

Police also say Father Bullock was one of several people arrested.