Many Catholic engaged couples have taken the FOCCUS test as part of marriage prep. Sister Barbara Markay developed that test, and was employed by the Diocese of Omaha’s Family Life Office. She was let go a few months ago, and now the reason is public: a bit of a misuse of funds:

An arrest warrant issued for an Omaha Catholic nun details how she allegedly used church money on gambling, gifts and travel.

Sister Barbara Markey ran the Omaha archdiocese’s Family Life Office until she was fired in January. Now, Markey could be facing up to 20 years in prison for theft by deception.

The arrest warrant alleges that Markey spent more than $307,000 in archdiocese’s funds. A church audit produced an itemized list, which includes $81,000 in cash or cash advances, $67,000 to casinos, $33,000 on gifts, $31,000 on clothing and furniture and another $24,000 on travel.