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Nov 30, 2021

D.C. Priest Convicted Of Sexually Abusing A Woman During Confession

Father Urbano Vazquez is already serving 15 years for sexually abusing two young girls.

Mar 29, 2019

After Cardinal Wuerl’s Resignation, Vatican Asks Atlanta Archbishop To Take Over Washington Archdiocese

The appointment comes in the wake of sexual abuse scandals involving former or current Washington-area clerics.

Mar 22, 2019

D.C. Priest Accused Of Sex Abuse Refuses Plea Deal

The former priest at a Columbia Heights parish faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly sexually abusing two minors and one adult parishioner.

Dec 12, 2018

Columbia Heights Catholic Priest Arrested On Two Additional Counts Of Sexual Abuse

The new child sex abuse allegation stemmed directly from Father Urbano Vazquez’s first arrest.

Nov 08, 2018

Priest At Northwest Parish Arrested For Sexually Abusing A Teenage Girl

The girl was reportedly 13 years old at the time of the abuse.

 
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