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	Press Release Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton October 12, 2011 http://hamiltondiocese.com/site/images/stories/news/Press_Release_Father_Jose_Silva_Criminal_Court_Proceedings.pdf [full text] The Diocese of Hamilton notes the proceedings of the Criminal Court regarding the pending charge of sexual assault against Rev. Jose Silva by a young adult male. Fr. Silva has been, and will continue to be impeded in the public exercise of his religious duties while this serious matter is "sub judice". The conditions of his release on surety entail restrictions on his freedom of movement and association. Since he is unable to serve the parish of Santa Maria for the foreseeable future, he has presented his resignation as Pastor to the Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton so that appropriate pastoral provision can be made for this busy downtown faith community. Fr. Silva has further indicated that he no longer wishes to remain in pastoral ministry in this country and will be in consultation with his own Superior, Bishop Juarez Sousa da Silva, of Oeiras, Brazil. Bishop Crosby has accepted this resignation and will proceed to the appointment of an interim administrator for the Parish. The Bishop of Oeiras, Brazil, has been advised of the current situation and shall attend to Fr. Silva's future situation once a court adjudication has been determined.
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