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"Bernie." Parish priest, Teens Encounter Christ chaplain, diocesan vocations director, vicar general, diocesan administrator. Placed on administrative leave in 4/2022 due to an allegation of sexual misconduct dating back 20 years. Etienne denied the allegation. Returned to active ministry in 11/2022 after the diocesan Review Board determined that the allegation was unsubstantiated.

Accused in a civil suit of abuse at Divine Word Seminary in Riverside when he was a religious brother, prior to ordination. Assigned as a priest to St. Patrick's parish in the Oakland diocese 1979-1980, St. Anthony's in San Bernardino 1981-1988, then back to Divine Word Seminary 1988-1998. Died in 5/1998. Personnel file released10/25/2010. Included on the San Diego diocese's 9/2018 list. Included on the Society of the Divine Word Western Province list on 7/2021.