Fr. Jesse Ray Ortego
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in early 2019. One allegation noted to have been received in 8/2008, of abuse in the early 1970s, while assigned to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in St. Amant. Left the diocese in 1981. Removed from priestly ministry. Accused in a lawsuit(s) filed sometime between 6/2024 and 1/2026.
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