Fr. Romannilo Apura
Arrested 8/21/2014, charged with molesting a 16-year-old boy in a Trenton home in late spring or early summer. A second incident occurred in June, when Apura attempted to remove the same boy’s pants. Suspended without privileges during investigation. Had been assigned to St. Martha’s in Point Pleasant since July 2012. Prior to that was at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton June 2007-July 2012. The Diocese said this was the only complaint it had received regarding Apura. Pleaded guilty in 8/2015 to aggravated criminal sexual contact. Sentenced 11/20/2015 to three years in prison, ordered to register as sex offender, and lifetime parole. Time to be served at a specialized adult treatment center for sex offenders. Mental health evaluation found Apura to have “repetitive and compulsive behavior.” Released 11/30/2017. Included on the diocese’s list 2/13/2019. Removed from ministry. Per the list in 2021, Apura was laicized.
- The Trentonian 08.21.14
- Statement by Diocese of Trenton 08.21.14
- Planet Princeton 08.21.14
- Mercer County Prosecutor 08.21.14
- Times of Trenton 08.21.14
- CSNPhilly 08.21.14
- CBS Philly 08.21.14
- Courier-Post 08.22.14
- Asbury Park Press 08.22.14
- Philly Com 08.22.14
- New Jersey Com 11.20.15
- The Trentonian 11.20.15
- Asbury Park Press 02.18.19
- Diocese of Trenton List Corrected 03.17.19
- Diocese of Trenton List 06.24.21
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