Mike Barthel (Linkedin photo)
Mike Barthel (Linkedin photo)
Shocking news at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Department is investigating Mike Barthel, deacon and business manager of the parish for allegedly misusing funds, Sarah Rahal of The Detroit News reports.
"It is with sadness that I must share some news with you regarding our parish community," Monsignor G. Michael Bugarin writes in a letter to worshippers. "Mike Barthel, our deacon for the past ten years and business manager since 2016, is under investigation by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office for possible misuse of parish funds."
He no longer works for the Overlake Street church, founded in 1927.
"Because of this development, he will no longer serve as the deacon at our parish and his ability to present himself as a deacon has been restricted by the Archdiocese of Detroit," Bugarin tells members.
