ARIZONA
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Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, The Republic | azcentral.com
May 8, 2018
A priest on sabbatical in Phoenix is accused of sexually abusing a boy more than 20 years ago in Guam, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court Monday.
The claim against Adrian Cristobal is the second in two months. The latest lawsuit was filed by a 33-year-old man who accuses Cristobal of abusing him from the age of 11 to 25.
Cristobal came to Phoenix in December 2017 on sabbatical and did not have an assignment, the Phoenix Diocese said in a written statement to The Arizona Republic. He arrived with a letter of good standing, officials said. The Phoenix Diocese has since removed his faculties, or his ability to perform church sacraments.
“Anyone who has been a victim of abuse or who may have information concerning this situation is encouraged to call a local law enforcement agency,” the Diocese statement said.
Cristobal returned to Guam at the request of the Archdiocese of Agana, according to the Phoenix Diocese.
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