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Fresno bishop gives new parish assignment to priest who reportedly misspent $60,000, solicited male partners online (11 links, updated Wednesday) June 08, 2005

St. Philip's new priest faces controversy (KGET-TV)

Fresno diocesan spokesman: Priest will not have administrative responsibilities, but will celebrate Mass, hear Confessions (AP, scroll down)

Fresno bishop assigns Father Mike Lastiri to parish; pastor calls him 'a wonderful priest who is very experienced in ministry' (St. Philip Church parish bulletin, p. 2 special announcement)

Controversial priest headed back to Bakersfield (KERO-TV)

Priest misspent $60,000 in last 20 months at parish (Modesto Bee)

Details of the allegations that led to priest's removal (San Francisco Faith)

Evidence supporting allegations against Father Lastiri (RCF)

Priest 'looking for an open, honest man for life together' (ABC30-TV)

Father Lastiri described as recently appointed diocesan associate vocation director (NCDVD, Fall 2004, page 10)

Statement of Fresno bishop at time of priest's removal (Modesto Bee, July 2004)

Recent commentary from Diogenes (Off the Record)

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