FRESNO (CA)
KFSN
May 22, 2019
By Jason Oliveira
A small, tight-knit community is reeling after news in Dinuba broke of a police investigation centered around Roman Catholic priest Father Raul Diaz.
The longtime pastor at Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church is on leave after being accused of inappropriate behavior.
The Diocese of Fresno released a statement from Bishop Joseph Brennan regarding Father Raul:
“It is my responsibility as your Bishop to inform you that I have placed Father Raul Diaz, Pastor of St. Catherine Siena, on “Paid Administrative Leave” effective as of May 17, 2019. This action follows notification that law enforcement has received a report alleging Father Diaz has engaged in inappropriate behavior that may include inappropriate contact with minors.
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