DNYUZ
  • Home
  • News
    • U.S.
    • World
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Culture
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Television
    • Theater
    • Gaming
    • Sports
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Autos
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel
No Result
View All Result
DNYUZ
No Result
View All Result
Home News

LI Catholic diocese with $323M sex abuse bill now faces new scandal after another priest slapped with charges

July 6, 2025
in News
LI Catholic diocese with $323M sex abuse bill now faces new scandal after another priest slapped with charges
497
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A Catholic priest has been arrested for allegedly forcibly touching a woman inside a church kitchen in a Long Island diocese already reeling from so many sex-abuse cases that it’s bankrupt.

The Rev. John Adjei-Boamah, 43, was hit with the two sex-abuse misdemeanors for allegedly forcing himself on the unidentified woman in the St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church rectory in Franklin Square, Nassau County cops said.

His arrest comes as the Diocese of Rockville Centre — one of the largest in the country — continues drowning in a wave of sex-abuse scandals that pushed it into bankruptcy in 2020 after being hit with hundreds of lawsuits.

Mugshot of Rev. John Adjei-Boamah.
Rev. John Adjei-Boamah, 43, was hit with the two sex-abuse misdemeanors for allegedly forcing himself on the unidentified woman. Nassau County Police

In December, church leaders agreed to pay out $323 million to settle the claims in one of the largest settlements ever of its kind.

“The Diocese of Rockville Centre confirms that an accusation of sexual misconduct with an adult has been made against Father John Adjei Boamah,” said the diocese, which oversees the parish, in its church bulletin. “Father Adjei Boamah will be stepping away from all ministries during the review of this matter. 

“We understand that this is very upsetting news. Thank you for your understanding and prayers.”

St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square, New York.
Adjei-Boamah, ordained in 2011, first joined the St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church rectory in June 2023. Google Maps

On March 6, Adjei-Boamah allegedly “walked up behind” a woman he knew from his service at the church “and forcibly touched her in the kitchen,” according to police.

Diocesan spokesman Rev. Eric Fasano issued a statement Friday that said the diocese immediately reported the priest upon learning of the incident May 30.

Police said it was first reported to them June 6. 

The priest has pleaded not guilty, according to court records, and was arraigned and released with an order of protection against him for the accuser, said police spokesman Detective Lt. Scott Skrynecki.

Adjei-Boamah, ordained in 2011, first joined the small Long Island parish in June 2023 after immigrating from Ghana, where he was part of the Diocese of Konongo-Mampong, according to the Rockville Centre diocese’s newsletter. 

The post LI Catholic diocese with $323M sex abuse bill now faces new scandal after another priest slapped with charges appeared first on New York Post.

Tags: Catholic ChurchpriestsSexual Abuse
Share199Tweet124Share
Woman who was confronted by Michigan church gunman says she instantly forgave him for killing dad
News

Woman who was confronted by Michigan church gunman says she instantly forgave him for killing dad

by KTAR
October 1, 2025

A woman who was inside a Michigan church when her father and three other people were killed says she and ...

Read more
News

ICE officers will be at the Super Bowl, Homeland Security Dept. says

October 1, 2025
News

Trump to Withhold $18 Billion for New York-Area Transit Projects

October 1, 2025
News

Trump’s Old Comments on Government Shutdowns Come Back to Haunt Him

October 1, 2025
News

Listen to Jane Goodall’s final — and urgent — message

October 1, 2025
A Flotilla of Aid and Activists Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.

Here’s What to Know About the Gaza Aid Flotilla

October 1, 2025
She Loved Eric Adams. She Kept It a Secret. Now She’s Talking.

She Loved Eric Adams. She Kept It a Secret. Now She’s Talking.

October 1, 2025
NYPD suspends detective who snuck into Ryder Cup pretending to be on Trump’s security detail

NYPD suspends detective who snuck into Ryder Cup pretending to be on Trump’s security detail

October 1, 2025

Copyright © 2025.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • U.S.
    • World
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Science
  • Entertainment
    • Culture
    • Gaming
    • Music
    • Movie
    • Sports
    • Television
    • Theater
  • Tech
    • Apps
    • Autos
    • Gear
    • Mobile
    • Startup
  • Lifestyle
    • Arts
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Health
    • Travel

Copyright © 2025.