Fr. Edgar Sepulveda
Native of Colombia. Removed 9/09 after accusations of sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy in 5/09 in Brunswick Co. Matter did not make news until he was arrested 1/8/10 and charged with two counts of sex crimes against a juvenile. He denied allegations. Former pastor of Maria Reina Parish in Mt. Olive, Santa Teresa Mission in Beulaville, and Santa Clara Mission in Magnolia. Prosecutors dropped criminal charges as of 7/12. On the Raleigh diocese’s list in 10/18. Noted to be suspended, and Vatican trial in progress. Laicized by 2/7/20.
- Statement by Raleigh Diocese 08.31.09
- WECT 01.08.10
- Star News 01.09.10
- Sun News 01.09.10
- Statement by Raleigh Diocese 01.09.10
- News Observer 01.09.10
- WRAL 01.09.10
- Sun News 01.11.10
- Star News 01.11.10
- WECT 01.11.10
- Statement by Diocese of Raleigh 07.17.12
- StarNews 07.17.12
- WECT 07.17.12
- WWAY 07.17.12
- News & Observer 07.19.12
- Diocese of Raleigh List accessed 12.17.18
- Diocese of Raleigh List updated 02.07.20
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