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Former Area Priest Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor Former Area Priest Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor
Former Area Priest Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor A former Fairfield County priest remains behind bars after turning himself in to police for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. The Rev. Jaime Marin-Cardona, 51, has been charged with three counts of illegal sexual contact, three counts of sexual assault and of risk of injury to a child, said the Diocese of Bridgeport. According to the diocese, Marin-Cardona was removed from ministry in September 2019, after the diocese received a letter from the minor's parents voicing concerns about his contact with a family member. Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said most recently Marin-Cardona served at&n…

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Priest In Fairfield County Removed For Contact With Minors Policy Violation, Report Says Priest In Fairfield County Removed For Contact With Minors Policy Violation, Report Says
Priest In Fairfield County Removed For Contact With Minors Policy Violation, Report Says The Rev. Frank Gomez, the head of one of Fairfield County's largest Catholic parishes, has been removed from duty and sent for health treatment for violating the diocese’s policies involving contact with minors, according to the Connecticut Post. The Head of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish in Bridgeport since 2015, Gomez also serves as the Episcopal Master of Ceremonies/Secretary to the Bishop of Bridgeport.  When notifying parishioners earlier this week at St. Charles, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said Gomez had not been accused of any immoral actions, but that he made poor choices, the Post rep…

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