The leader of a New York City church in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn has been relieved of his duties following an investigation that uncovered instances of mismanagement. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was stripped of his pastoral oversight and governance role at Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Annunciation Parish after unauthorized financial transfers were made to a former top aide in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.
Bishop Robert Brennan, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, appointed Bishop Witold Mroziewski as the administrator of the parish to safeguard public trust and protect church funds. Gigantiello's administrative powers were revoked after a music video shoot for Sabrina Carpenter's hit song “Feather” at the church sparked criticism last November.
