Fr. Patrick Evard
Publicly named as accused on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans’ list in 11/2023. Subject of allegation(s) of child sexual abuse in pending litigation. No determination as to credibility of claim(s). Noted to not be in ministry. Prior to entering the seminary in the midwest, Evard worked at an advertising agency in Los Angeles.
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