Fr. Ronald S. Escalante
Pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Purcellville when placed on leave in 12/18 during investigation of possible boundary violations with a minor and adults. Denied allegations. Sheriff’s Office investigated; no criminal charges filed, as announced 12/14/18. Diocese was to do an internal investigation in relation to its Code of Conduct for Clergy. Bishop Burbridge announced in 9/19 that Escalante admitted to “unbecoming” behavior with the adults, and that the priest resigned from his parish and was on leave of absence. Also, the diocese’s review board found the minor to be believable but that Escalante’s behavior wasn’t sexual abuse as defined by Canon Law and Diocesan child protection policies.
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