A priest from Mexico who has visited Chicago is accused of sexually abusing a minor within the metropolis years in the past, the Archdiocese of Chicago mentioned in a letter on Sunday.
Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo is from the Diocese of Tampico, Mexico.
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Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, says the daddy celebrated Mass with out the right permission at Maternity of the Blessed Mom Church on West North Avenue in Humboldt Park.
Father Tovar-Trejo been informed he cannot minister as a priest whereas he’s beneath investigation.
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“Our duty for the welfare of the kids entrusted to our care is of paramount significance to us,” an announcement from the Archdiocese learn partly. “The Archdiocese of Chicago encourages anybody who feels they’ve been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, non secular or lay worker to come back ahead. They are going to be obtained with dignity and compassion.”
No additional data was instantly obtainable.
