A priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose, California, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after stealing more almost $1.5 million in donations from his flock.

According to documents and information provided to court, from 2008 through 2011, Hien Minh Nguyen stole money that his parishioners donated to the Diocese of San Jose through cash and checks made as offerings during religious services.  He deposited such checks into his personal bank account and used the funds for his benefit.  

The troublesome priest also wrote checks drawn on church business accounts to pay for personal expenses and evade...