Statement on financial improprieties at St. Leo the Great Parish

The Diocese of Trenton is sharing the following information on behalf of St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft:

Concerns recently surfaced about possible financial improprieties committed against the parish.  A preliminary investigation conducted by the parish and officials of the Diocese of Trenton confirmed a basis for these concerns, and the parish and Diocese took immediate steps to address them. These allegations were reported to both local and state law enforcement and civil remedies are being explored in connection with all misappropriated funds.  The parish and Diocese are continuing to investigate this matter and have committed full cooperation with law enforcement efforts.  As this is a subject of a law enforcement investigation and civil litigation, we are not able to comment further at this time.