Miami priest placed on leave in sex abuse case

FLORIDA
Ocala.com

The Associated Press

MIAMI – A Roman Catholic priest in Miami has been placed on administrative leave due to a pending sex abuse lawsuit.

The Archdiocese of Miami made the announcement Wednesday. A statement says the Archdiocese had no prior notice of the allegation against Roland Garcia, pastor of St. Agatha Catholic Church. The lawsuit also names the Archdiocese.

The statement also says the Archdiocese will offer counseling to the alleged victim and conduct an investigation.

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