"Wattigny acknowledged having a strong sexual attraction to a teenager and ultimately confessed to inappropriate behavior after failing a lie detector test."
"He admitted to being under stress during the pandemic, which contributed to him texting the minor again despite previous assurances to the archbishop."
Patrick Wattigny, a priest who admitted to child molestation, revealed in a parole board meeting how New Orleans' Archbishop Gregory Aymond offered him a chance to remain in ministry after inappropriate messages were discovered. Despite promising not to repeat his actions, Wattigny ultimately confessed to his misconduct during a psychological evaluation and acknowledged a deep attraction to a minor. His story reflects the difficult realities faced by those in positions of authority and the accountability needed for such acts while navigating personal challenges.
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