The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) has arrested a Massapequa man for a criminal sexual act he allegedly committed July 14.
According to the NCPD’s Public Information Office, Dennis McCormack, 41, of 42 William Rd. performed an undisclosed sexual act on Nassau County resident who is under 19 years of age.
The NCPD says McCormack “reports himself to be a Bishop in a traditional Roman Catholic Church, which practices Catholic service prior to 1962.”
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McCormack was arrested July 15 at his home. He is charged with a Criminal Sexual Act 3rd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
McCormack describes himself on a Web site as the founder of the Society of the Immaculata. He performs Mass at a local American Legion hall.
He was ordered held on $150,000 bond. He was represented by an attorney from Legal Aid, which has a policy of not commenting on pending cases.
Nassau County Police do not believe McCormack is affiliated with the Diocese of Rockville Centre. A diocesan spokesman did not immediately return a call for comment.
He was arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on July 16.
With Associated Press
