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Posted by Veronica Padilla, Reporter
GRANGER, WA – The pastor of the Catholic Church in Granger is permanently taken out of his parish by the bishop of the diocese of Yakima after an allegation of abuse that was found by the Diocese to be credible. This is the first abuse allegation against a priest in the diocese of Yakima in 18 years, and they are taking it seriously.
“We know that sexual abuse is a reality throughout our society,” said Monsignor Robert Siler, Episcopal Vicar & Chancellor for the Diocese of Yakima. “In our families, in our schools, and in the church too…but we want to make the church a safe place for everyone. Especially for our children and youth.”
Bishop Joseph Tyson removed Father Gustavo Gomez Santos from all public ministry, including being a pastor of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish in Granger.
“You know, it’s a shock for people to hear that someone that they love who has been so kind and good to them could even possibly do this,” Monsignor Siler said. “We’re just going to continue to reach out to the community and help them to work their way through this.”
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