Presbyterian Church (USA) official fired

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A financial official of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has been fired after she admitted to embezzlement, denomination executives announced. More than $100,000 in church funds has disappeared. Church officials in Louisville, Ky., said restitution and insurance should cover the losses. They also said the case will be handled by prosecutors, the Presbyterian News Service reported. Judy A. Golliher was the denomination’s second-ranking financial officer. According to Religion News Service, she was confronted after staffers discovered the theft June 27, church officials said in a statement released July 6 by the General Assembly Council. She admitted to embezzlement and officials ended her employment.