CLEVELAND (OH)
WOIO - CBS 19 [Cleveland OH]
March 21, 2025
By Brian Koster
An employee of two Northeast Ohio Catholic Churches, was indicted by a Cuyahoga County Grand jury on several sexual charges involving a minor.
59-year-old, Andres Andino was arrested on March 16th.
Court records said the incidents happened between 2/25/2013 through 2/24/2018.
He has been charged with the following:
1 count of Rape – F1
2 counts of Sexual Battery – F3
2 counts of Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
According to the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Andino worked full-time at St. John Bosco Parish in Parma Heights, and part-time at St. Joseph Parish in Avon Lake.
He has been placed on unpaid administrative leave at both parishes.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland released the following statement about the indictment.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, St. John Bosco Parish (Parma Heights), and St. Joseph Parish (Avon Lake) leadership were shocked and dismayed to learn of the arrest of a parish employee, Andres Andino, Sunday evening, March 16, on very serious and troubling charges. Mr. Andino was employed full-time at St. John Bosco Parish and part-time at St. Joseph Parish. The parishes at which he was employed have placed him on unpaid leave while this matter is further investigated. In addition, we have taken steps to ensure that any parish or school at which he was volunteering within the Diocese has suspended his volunteer activity. We pray that the legal process reveals the truth and that justice is served.
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