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Sister Margaret Kruper was 18 years old when she took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

She spent the next 59 years of her life dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church.

In 1990, she became principal of St. James Catholic School, continuing in this role for 28 years. When she retired in

2018, the Archdiocese conducted a financial review of the school for the new principal.

It discovered that the nun had embezzled at least $835,339 over the course of 10 years. Federal prosecutors say she used the money to bankroll her

gambling habit. She has pleaded guilty and is cooperating with authorities. Her lawyers told the

Washington Post, later in her life, she has been suffering from a mental illness that clouded her

judgment and caused her to do something that she otherwise would not have done.

In other news, comedian Howie Mandel tells People magazine that he has been living with severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder for nearly his entire life.

He uses humor to get through the toughest moments

and is speaking up because,

My life's mission is to remove the stigma.

Mandel adds,

I'm broken, but this is my reality.

I know there's going to be darkness again,

and I cherish every moment of light.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka shined a light on mental illness issues when she announced that

she would not be speaking with reporters during the French Open due to anxiety and mental distress.

Then later withdrew from the tournament.

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