NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque Journal
By Olivier Uyttebrouck / Journal Staff Writer
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
The Diocese of Gallup this week published a list of 30 priests and one lay teacher accused of “credible allegations” of child sexual abuse while assigned to parishes in New Mexico and Arizona, Gallup Bishop James Wall said in a written statement.
The new list marks the first time since 2005 that the diocese has named additional priests to those previously identified as “credibly accused clergy.” The 2005 list identified 11 priests.
“The publication of these additional names does not mean that our vigilance and continued investigation ends here,” Wall wrote in a statement published with the list.
Wall apologized for “the actions of those who violated the trust of the survivors and the parishioners with the Diocese by committing these terrible acts.” He also commended the “bravery and courage” of victims who have come forward.
At least seven of the priests identified in the list were assigned to New Mexico parishes for at least a portion of their careers with the diocese. They include the Rev. John Boland, who served at a total of 13 parishes in the diocese, including eight in New Mexico, from 1975 to 2009.
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