AZ- Priest accused of abusing mentally disabled man, SNAP responds

By Barbara Dorris
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
June 06, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/az_priest_accused_of_abusing_mentally_disabled_man_snap_responds

An Arizona priest is facing a civil complaint over allegations that he abused a mentally disabled person. We are grateful to the brave victim for stepping forward and working to expose the truth.

The complaint also alleges that the Diocese of Tucson and the Diocese of El Paso were aware of the risk the priest posed and did nothing. We hope church officials come clean about what they knew about this dangerous priest. 

http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/06/06/68511.htm

Fr. Richard Zamorano, a former teacher at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, allegedly befriended the victim and then sexually assaulted him. We want church officials in Tucson and El Paso to come clean about everything they know about this priest. It is not enough to simply suspend him. 

Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson and Bishop Mark Seitz should visit every parish Zamorano worked and beg witnesses, whistleblowers, and victims to come forward and report to secular officials. They should post Zamorano’s name, photo, and work history on parish bulletins and websites.

Children and vulnerable persons are kept safe when officials are open and honest about sex crimes.