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Clerical financial misconduct

Affidavit: Kansas priest used parish money on cruises, casinos, weight loss expenses

Much of the unauthorized spending was allegedly carried out on the parish credit card.

Michelle La Rosa
Jun 17, 2026
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A priest in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas used embezzled parish money to fund cruises, casinos, and a variety of medical treatments, according to an affidavit in the case.

The priest, Fr. Richard Storey, was arrested last month after an internal audit at his former parish alleged that he stole nearly $160,000 prior to his resignation.

He faces ch…

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