Springfield Diocese Catholic Priest Rev. Tomasz Gorny Sentenced

A Catholic priest has been sentenced to two years on probation and ordered to pay $12,000 in restitution. Reverend Tomasz Gorny must also leave the priesthood.

Channel 22 reported that he was accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Granby over a three-year period for personal items.

Police launched an investigation after a Diocese of Springfield audit found suspicious use of church funds.

Gorny reportedly used church funds to purchase alcohol, cigarettes, and other personal items. He also traveled to Europe and the Dominican Republic using church funds.Gorny pleaded. . .