Fr. Christopher Berbena
Accused of abuse in 1980. One accuser, per the L.A. archdiocese on its list of accused priests in 2004. Working in Oakland when placed on leave. Returned to active ministry within a month after the archdiocese could not supply information on the accuser. Named in a civil suit as one of ten accused Franciscans. Settlement announced 8/10/06. Placed on leave again in 2006. Reinstated in 2/08 after archdiocese could not substantiate the accusation.
- LA Times Database 04.20.06
- John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California
- LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04
- Contra Costa Times 03.18.06
- Santa Barbara Independent 08.10.06
- CBS 5 02.25.08
- KTVU 02.25.08
- San Jose Mercury News 02.27.08
- California Catholic Daily 02.29.08
- Trading Markets 03.01.08
- Contra Costa Times 04.01.08
- San Jose Mercury News 04.01.08
- Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09
- Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09
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