Fr. Raymond F. Cepeda

Ordained: 1979
Status: Accused

Diocese:

First complaints against Cepeda, of the Archdiocese of Guam, were received in 2004. Matter was forwarded to Vatican; not laicized until 12/09 for “serious allegations of abuse.” He was allowed to continue working for Catholic Social Services until 4/10. Public not told of laicization until that time, following inquiries by SNAP. Thought in 5/17 to be living in Canada. Accused in a 6/17 complaint of abuse of a boy when he was studying for confirmation at a Dedo parish, where Cepeda was in charge. This was Cepeda’s sixth accuser. More suits filed in 7/17 re abuse of boys. A 10th filed 8/17 re rape of 10 or 11-yr-old boy in 1980 or ’81. Reportedly defrocked 2009 or 2010. One accuser said he told Bishop Apuron who responded that he would get over it if he prayed about it. Died 11/14/17, age 66.

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