Fr. Michael Heras
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Monsignor. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 1/31/19. Removed from ministry 6/24/14. Heras denied the allegations against him, which were said to have occurred about 30 years prior. Heras filed a defamation suit against the diocese in 3/19.
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