Former Normal Priest Faces Drug Charges

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Former Normal Priest Faces Drug Charges

By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Sep 11, 2008 at 9:44 PM CST

Story Updated: Sep 11, 2008 at 10:03 PM CST


A priest who once taught at Bloomington Central Catholic High School pleaded not guilty today to charges he sold cocaine from a Catholic student center at the University of Illinois.

Father Christopher Layden was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Authorities say a two week investigation turned up evidence Layden was selling cocaine at the Newman Center on campus and at his residence at the rectory.

Layden had recently served as a substitute pastor at Sunday Mass at the Epiphany Catholic Church in Normal. Layden was assigned to Epiphany from 2003 to 2005.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 5:34 PM Diane Ghil wrote ...

Are the College of Cardinals listening and reading this?? They will not condone a woman's choice but will allow priests to molest young boys (I will never forgive the bishops) and for now dealing drugs. Shame on you college of cardinals!!!!!!

Friday, Sep 12 at 8:09 AM doc wrote ...

Are there no heroes left in the world? Where are the leaders with guiding principles we can count on? What a shame if this turns out to be true.

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:26 AM john wrote ...

standing in a church does not make you a christian. just like standing in a garage does not make me a car.

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:06 AM Jenny Witt wrote ...

Let the first one who has not committed a sin throw the first stone...Jesus' mercy is far greater than any sin we can commit. Let us unite in prayer for one another, not attack one another for our shortcomings.

Friday, Sep 12 at 2:11 AM OH MY GOD!!! wrote ...

Now priest are not only mullesting children,they are sellng drugs.Apparently these men aren't totally committed to the bible.I bet he has alot to confess to now.

Thursday, Sep 11 at 10:45 PM BK wrote ...

GEE THIS SUPRISES ME...WHO CAN WE TRUST ANYMORE IN THIS WORLD?? WHAT A DISGRACE.

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