She urged him to admit that he was living out the gospel of love he preached by having numerous adulterous affairs with his female parishioners.

On viewing the Sunday protest, one female parishioner was said to have been heard saying, "Why doesn't someone push them (the demonstrators) down the steps?"

In his verse drama, The Old Wives' Parliament, he lampoons the gossiping of his female parishioners and local marriage customs.

Out of loyalty to the vicar, this diffident hero comes out of celibate hibernation to initiate a discreet investigation, and falls instantly in love with St. Anne's and one of its female parishioners.

He was picturing a group of tired ageing female parishioners working their fingers to the bone for the pitiful reward of this man's smile.

He is sure to have the names of his female parishioners on the tips of his fingers, and if there is one to suit us, and you manage it well, he will indicate her to you.'

On occasion, priests pressed for, engaged in, or forced sexual relations upon their female parishioners immediately before, after, or during the confession of sins.

A unnamed female parishioner said seven people remained in hospital.

There were also allegations that Kunz had been involved with female parishioners.