Fr. William C. Roper
Accused in 2002 of abuse of a girl 1968-1969. Named in a civil suit and in archdiocesan report. Worked in the Gallup diocese 1964-1965. Requested leave of absence then laicization in 6/1973. Married and raised a family. Last known to be living in Seattle WA. His accuser said she met with him in the late 1980s and he admitted to abusing her and two others. Also, she said he told her he had been sent to AZ for treatment. Included on Gallup 12/2014 list of clerics credibly accused of abuse of minor(s). Deceased.
- L.A. Archdiocesan Report Addendum 11.15.05
- L.A. Times Database 04.20.06
- Diocese of Gallup List downloaded 02.28.15
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles from Settlement Agreement 2013
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