Who is Father Michaels from The Risk Pool and what is their importance?

Father Michaels is a young priest who is hired to relieve some of the duties of the aging Monsignor. He is a small, nervous man who sweats a lot. He is also very handsome, with longer brown hair, dark eyes, and pale skin. Father Michaels has a brief affair with Jenny and leaves town shortly after they consummate their relationship. This launches Jenny into an emotional tailspin that almost kills her.