That sounds like what we hear on the local news from Joe-in-the-pew just after they load the pastor into the paddy wagon. Sadly, it happens in all sorts of churches, usually in the most abusive/legalistic/authoritative ones. Pastor who believe they can control their flock in every area are more willing to try abusing the helpless. They think they can get away with it because the idea of getting caught is lessened. It's all about power and control.
Nonsense.
You've described the Catholic church to a *T*.