Goligher resigns after sex offence made public

Nicola Laver  |  World
Date posted:  1 Jan 2024
Share Add       
Goligher resigns after sex offence made public

Liam Goligher

This article contains material some may find upsetting. Reformed minister Liam Goligher has resigned his post at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after revelations that he engaged in sexual activity in a public park almost a decade ago.

Police records from July 2014 show Goligher – along with Susan Elzey, a deaconess at Tenth Presbyterian – pleaded guilty to breaching an ordinance governing the conduct of visitors at Lancaster County public parks.

The relevant section of the ordinance (which has since been replaced) prohibited engagement in any form of sexual activity. Both were issued with a $150 fine.

Share
< Previous article| World| Next article >
Read more articles by Nicola Laver >>
People
New CEO for Global Christian Relief

New CEO for Global Christian Relief

Global Christian Relief (GCR), the relief organisation for persecuted Christians, has appointed Brian Orme as its new chief executive officer. …

UK & Ireland
Assisted suicide bill faces backlash

Assisted suicide bill faces backlash

The Assisted Dying bill and absence of safeguards continues to be fiercely criticised by MPs, medics and lawyers. Even if …

About en

Our vision, values and history.

Read more

Need to advertise?

We can help you reach Christians across the country.

Find out more