Bishop Alexander Salazar
Elevated to Auxiliary Bishop in 2004. Per news in 12/18, investigated by law enforcement in 2002 for an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1990s, when he was a parish priest. Salazar denied wrongdoing. The archdiocese said it didn’t learn of the allegation until 2005. Vatican investigated and reportedly imposed precautionary measures. Archdiocesan oversight board reviewed the case and deemed the allegation credible. Pope Francis accepted Salazar’s resignation 12/19/18.
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles 12.06.19
- 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 Regiester 12.20.18
- Associated Press 12.30.18
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles 12.06.19
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