Fr. Gerardo Jarencio Tanilong
Arrived from the Philippines in 1986; incardinated into the Diocese of Orange in 1990. Monsignor. Reportedly in 7/2003, Tanilong was arrested after a 15-year-old girl complained that he had molested her earlier in the week. Placed on leave. Entered a plea of guilty on 1/30/2004 and in 4/2004 was sentenced to six months in jail and three years probation. Privileges permanently suspended. On the sex offender registry in 2/2012; had been in violation of registration requirements since 10/2009. Per the Diocese’s list 8/12/2016, Tanilong is deceased.
- L.A. Times 07.15.03
- OC Register 07.15.03
- OC Register 07.16.03
- City News Service 08.12.03
- Associated Press 11.13.03
- L.A. Times 01.31.04
- OC Register 01.31.04
- OC Weekly 02.19.04
- OC Register 04.03.04
- L.A. Times 04.03.04
- OC Weekly 04.12.04
- Associated Press 06.05.04
- OC Weekly 03.04.05
- Diocese of Orange 08.12.16
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