Bishop Alexander Salazar
Prior to his priesthood, taught at St. Albert the Great School in Compton. Assigned after ordination to several parishes. Named archdiocesan Vice-Chancellor in 2003. Elevated to Auxiliary Bishop in 2004. Per news in 12/2018, Bishop Salazar was investigated by law enforcement in 2002 for an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1990s, while assigned to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pasadena. Police recommended the District Attorney’s office prosecute, but it did not. Salazar denied wrongdoing. The Archdiocese said it didn’t learn of the allegation until 2005. The Vatican reportedly investigated and allowed to Salazar to remain in ministry with precautionary measures. The archdiocesan Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board reviewed the case and deemed the allegation credible. Pope Francis accepted Salazar’s resignation 12/19/2018. Criminally charged 2/18/2021. In a plea agreement, pleaded no contest 8/21/2023 to two counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years of age. Received no jail time. Allowed to live at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, without faculties to minister. Registered sex offender.
- Superior Court of CA, County of Los Angeles, Charges 02.02.21
- Superior Court of CA, County of Los Angeles, Sentencing 08.21.23
- Associated Press 12.19.18
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles Statement 12.19.18
- CNN 12.19.18
- Reuters 12.19.18
- Bishop-Accountability 12.19.18
- Catholic News Service 12.19.18
- Orange County Register 12.20.18
- National Catholic Reporter 12.20.18
- Associated Press 12.30.18
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles 12.06.19
- KTTV 08.06.24
- Sex Offender Registry Profile 2024
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