Ten years ago, in 2014, Francisco JC was 24 years old. He had been a Trinitarian priest since the age of 18, and his case was widely discussed in religious circles in the state.because, as a theological student, he was preparing to become a church priest and thus, as the son of a nun, he inherited his own mother’s profession.
He answered the call from this newspaper and He stated that he got his faith from his mother “since he was little”.. Veleño priest arrested on September 10 for four alleged sexual assaults and up to five counts of crimes against privacy He said at the time about the scandals within the Church: “These are shameful.”.
The Veleño parish priest, who until a few weeks ago was a priest in Yunquera or El Burgo, added the following regarding an incident that took place in Granada at that time: “It is important that the Church makes the decision to bring them to justice. Assuming that these people should not be tried in public, we hope that they can be tried fairly and the Church will make a decision.”.
Francisco was born when his mother, a nun of Poor Clare who lived in a convent in the municipality of Veleño, had already abandoned her religious studies. The theology student at the time stated that he later became a religion teacher and in 2014 worked as an “educator in a nursery.” What were mother and son talking about at that moment?: “We talk a lot about my training as a parish priest, and I often have to explain to him that the Church has changed a lot since he stopped being Poor Clare.”.
his last rites
And he continued: “Everything has developed, the Church has also changed. What remained the same was the vocation. But the accompaniment to it has changed. For example, something that did not exist before is psychological accompaniment, which is very important in this Seminary.” Almost ten years have passed since he said these words. Later, after being ordained as a priest, he was assigned to a church in Melilla..
And at the beginning of this year, apparently after learning of his romantic relationship with a woman, the Diocese of Malaga decided to transfer him to his province of origin for health reasons. He celebrated his last rites in El Burgo on September 9 and even organized a neighborhood meeting for the following week, according to municipal sources. But he was arrested a day later and it was not until this week that the true reasons for his subsequent absence emerged.
The Order of the Trinity ensures that it does not accept priests as members
In the press release sent to the media, Trinitarian Order guarantees it not accepted as a full member of the congregation pious for the priest. The accused priest“He was never a Trinitarian.” although he admits it “He spent a period of training in the Order“.
Although he adds that “He was not accepted as a full member” of the religious community He left his education in 2012 Before completing the order inclusion process. MoreoverThe Order of the Trinity “deeply regrets” the actions attributed to the priest, and we “strongly” condemn “any” act of abuse. “We are committed to fostering a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, especially those who are most vulnerable,” they emphasize.
Similarly, the religious community is “the deepest solidarity And Support“opposite victims he describes these actions as “horrible”. “Alleged crimes of rape, sedation and illegal recording Five women so far unacceptable And disgusting“, they say. They also offer cooperation with the authorities, showing their willingness to work together “to promote a safer and more just society for all” and expressing their desire to do so. To “eliminate” this “social evil”.