Fox 28 [Chicago IL]
October 20, 2006
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Bail has been set at 100-thousand dollars for a Chicago priest accused of funding a lavish lifestyle out of money he allegedly stole from his North Side church.
The Reverend Mark Sorvillo appeared at the Cook County Circuit Court yesterday. He is charged with felony theft of more than 100-thousand dollars.
Prosecutors say Sorvillo pilfered money from the weekly offerings at St. Margaret Mary Parish starting in 1998 and continued until he resigned last February. He is also accused of taking donations from baptisms and weddings.
Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Diane Ghostier says Sorvillo used the money for expensive outings, meals and international travel.
Sorvillo's attorney, Brian Collins, says his client is innocent and prosecutors can't link Sorvillo to the missing money.
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