FRESNO (CA)
Diocese of Fresno
April 25, 2019
An allegation of sexual misconduct against Rev. Msgr. Craig Harrison was reported to
diocesan personnel on Friday, April 12, 2019, by an adult male who was a minor at the time
of the alleged abuse. On Monday, April 15, 2019, diocesan personnel reported the allegation
in person to the Firebaugh Police Department. Later that day, the officer who initially
received the report was able to contact and interview the complainant. The Diocese of Fresno
must defer to law enforcement regarding any additional information about the police
department’s investigation.
Concurrent with the investigation being pursued by law enforcement, the Diocese of Fresno
is conducting an internal investigation. This includes notification to all faith communities
where Msgr. Harrison has served, including:
Our Lady of Mercy, St. Patrick’s and Sacred Heart, Merced
St. Francis, Bakersfield
St. Francis, Mojave
St. Joseph, Firebaugh
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