You're right. Very different to child abuse.
This matter should be rightly dealt with internally by the Church and, if found innocent, he should be allowed to continue in his role.
However my view on child molesting priests stands. They are a blight on God's Church and all of Christianity.
Aussie Dasher: Agreed on child molesters.
cyborg: Yes on the title being misleading. The only charge with which I am familiar for MSgr Cavanaugh is this one. He was known as a very orthodox priest; a frequent contributor to EWTN. Interesting that once these charges came out, his name completely disappeared from the EWTN library (even though he's done series for them).
Gitmo: The state has no need to prosecute as adultery is not a crime in NY.