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flag Former Saint Francis Ministries CEO Robert Smith pleads guilty to wire fraud in $4.7M scam, faces up to 20 years in prison.

flag Robert Smith, former CEO of Kansas’ Saint Francis Ministries, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for using the nonprofit’s credit card on personal expenses and approving fraudulent invoices, part of a scheme that defrauded the organization of over $4.7 million. flag The former Episcopal priest, known as Father Bobby, faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with sentencing set for July 15. flag His plea avoids multiple other charges, including money laundering and conspiracy. flag The Kansas Department for Children and Families replaced Saint Francis in Wichita due to financial mismanagement, though the organization continues serving children elsewhere. flag The Diocese of Chicago has begun a disciplinary process.

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