Congregants Told Pastor Is Accused of Child Sex Abuse

Denver Post
January 22, 2012

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COLORADO SPRINGS — Those in the congregation of St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church were left in silence Saturday night after they learned their pastor has been accused of sexually abusing a child.

The Gazette reported the 1,100-member church was told during the 5 p.m. Mass that the Rev. Charles Robert Manning is being investigated by Colorado Springs police for "sexual abuse of a minor."

No other details of the allegations against Manning were shared with the congregation.

The allegations were brought to the police Jan. 4, and Manning has since been asked to step down, the Rev. Rafael Torres-Rico said.