B.C. priest accused of sexual misconduct: Vancouver Archdiocese
Posted December 8, 2020 4:17 pm.
Last Updated December 8, 2020 6:08 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — An investigation into a B.C. priest has concluded accusations of sexual misconduct were “well-founded,” according to the Vancouver Archdiocese.
In a letter from Archbishop Michael Miller, he addressed the recent departure of Father Nelson Santos, who had been serving as an assistant pastor at Immaculate Conception Parish in Delta.
Miller writes that a number of accusations of sexual misconduct with an adult by Santos were “well-founded” as were “related inappropriate behaviour and comments.”
Letter to @ICDeltaParish from @archbmiller.
“…a number of accusations of sexual misconduct with an adult by Father Santos were well-founded, along with related inappropriate behaviour and comments.” pic.twitter.com/I5dwQBULpV
— Tim James (@_TimJames) December 8, 2020
As a result, Nelson isn’t allowed to practice in the Lower Mainland and if he goes elsewhere, the local bishop would be informed of the investigation. Santos also has been instructed against meeting with members of parishes where he served.
“Father Santos’ actions have caused harm to the community,” Miller writes. “For some, they have caused deep suffering and pain. To all those who were harmed in any way, I express my deep sorrow.”
“Father Santos’ actions have caused harm to the community. For some they have caused deep suffering and pain.”@archbmiller encourages any other potential victims or witnesses to come forward. @archvancouver has an abuse line; 604-363-7338.
— Tim James (@_TimJames) December 8, 2020
Santos had also spent time at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver.
Miller asks anyone who wishes to report an incident involving Santos to call the independent reporting office at 604-363-7338.
