Miami Priest Placed on Leave in Sex Abuse Case

Ocala.com
October 25, 2012

http://www.ocala.com/article/20121025/APN/1210250965

A Roman Catholic priest in Miami has been placed on administrative leave due to a pending sex abuse lawsuit.

The Archdiocese of Miami made the announcement Wednesday. A statement says the Archdiocese had no prior notice of the allegation against Roland Garcia, pastor of St. Agatha Catholic Church. The lawsuit also names the Archdiocese.

The statement also says the Archdiocese will offer counseling to the alleged victim and conduct an investigation.

Garcia was placed on leave in August when another allegation was made against him. The Archdiocese says an investigation found the allegation was not credible and Garcia was allowed to return to his parish.