As you might remember, it has now been over two years since Fr. Doug Haefner, the former pastor of St. Matthias Parish in Somerset, first came to me with his admission of diverting parish funds for his own personal use, which he had hoped to repay. Upon the long-awaited conclusion of the Somerset County Prosecutor's investigation and forensic audit, I write to share with you that Fr. Haefner pleaded guilty today to one count of second degree theft.