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Former St. Matthias Priest Sentenced to Seven Years In State Prison For Theft

August 4, 2021 Crime, Religion

Fr. Douglas Haefner. (Photo: Marilyn Parente)

The former senior pastor at St. Matthias Church was sentenced to seven years in state prison on August 4 for stealing more than $500,000 from church coffers.

Fr. Douglas Haefner pleaded guilty to one count of 2nd Degree Theft in May for diverting $516,984.56 to his personal use.

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