Bishop Juan Arzube
From Ecuador. Ordained for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Accused in 2003 of abuse of an 11-year-old boy 1975-1976, while pastor at St. Alphonsus parish in East Los Angeles. Arzube denied the allegations. Retired in 1993. Included in the Archdiocese’s report in 2004, one accuser noted. Named in a civil suit which was included in a $660M settlement with the Archdiocese in summer 2007. Died 12/25/2007. Limited personnel file released in 1/2013.
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