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NBC Los Angeles
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By Colleen Williams and Mary Harris
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has begun formal proceedings with the Vatican to defrock a priest who served at six different churches within LA, following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Father Ramon Palomera’s accuser is a devout Catholic and a single mother.
“Rosa” had volunteered and worked for the Archdiocese of LA for nearly 30 years. The church was the center of her life.
“I don’t need the church right now,” said Rosa. At her request, NBC4 is shielding her identity.
Father Ramon Palomera was assigned as an associate pastor to Saint Francis Xaviar Church in Pico Rivera in 2014.
“I consider him to be a sexual predator,” said Ben Meiselas, an attorney who represents Rosa in a civil lawsuit against the LA Archdiocese and Palomera.
Source: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Archdioces-Moves-to-Remove-Priest-421943853.html#ixzz4glaQDELC
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