Bishop Files Charges Against Former El Paso Priest

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By Sandra Ramirez – Producer

Friday, January 13, 2012

EL PASO – A local priest is facing major accusations.

Bishop Armando Ochoa accused Former San Juan Bautista Administrator, Father Michael Eodriguez of mishandling donated church money.

In a wrtiten statement, Bishop Ochoa said. “Fr. Rodriguez and those acting in concert with him, had no right to appropriate for themselves funds donated to the parish.”

Father Rodriguez responded saying, “I have always honored, respected, and made good use of the financial patrimony of San Juan Bautista.”

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