The leader of a New York City church has been relieved of his duties following an investigation that uncovered instances of mismanagement. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, who oversaw a church in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, was stripped of any pastoral oversight or governance role by Bishop Robert Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn.
The investigation revealed that Gigantiello had made unauthorized financial transfers to a former top aide in New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration, which is under investigation for corruption. As a result, Bishop Brennan appointed Bishop Witold Mroziewski as the administrator of the parish to safeguard public trust and protect church funds.
