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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sacramento

Davis priest placed on administrative leave after arrest for sexual misconduct; Diocese to cooperate with Davis PD investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin Eckery
Saturday, May 10, 2014 916-296-5945
keckery@eckery.com

The following statement was released by Kevin Eckery, spokesperson for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, concerning the arrest of Rev. Hector Coria for unspecified sexual misconduct charges with a minor by the City of Davis Police Department.

“Fr. Hector Coria, a priest at St. James Parish in Davis, has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor by the City of Davis Police Department.

“In keeping with diocesan policy, Fr. Coria has been placed on administrative leave, his faculties have been withdrawn and he may no longer publicly function as a priest while this matter is under investigation by local law enforcement and Davis Police.

“If you have any…