The investigation continues into a priest from London who reportedly told church officials he gambled away more than $500,000 in money that was supposed to go to a refugee sponsorship program run by the Diocese of Hamilton.
Father Amer Saka was the leader of a group raising funds to sponsor refugees from Iraq.
With 10 refugees already arriving in Southern Ontario, the Hamilton diocese will assume responsibility for their support
Church officials in London say, since the investigation is ongoing, they cannot confirm whether Father Saka's claim is true that he has a gambling addiction.