At approximately 5:00 p.m. this evening the Archdiocese of Philadelphia learned that Father Patrick McCormick was arrested on Feburary 23rd and charged with patronizing a prostitute. This information is deeply troubling.

On Friday, Feburary 24th, Father McCormick informed the Archdiocese that he had been arrested the day before, but that the charge was DUI.

Father McCormick has been placed on administrative leave.

Contact
Donna Farrell
Director of Communications
215-587-3747