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From approximately 1969-1970, “Jane Doe” was repeatedly sexually abused as a minor child by Fr. Toribio Villacastin who was assigned to St. Isaac Jogues Parish in East Hartford, CT. “Jane Doe” will not be available for public comment.
The Archdiocese of Hartford did not properly investigate and research Filipino priest Fr. Toribio Villacastin before allowing him to serve as a priest in the Hartford Archdiocese as a “visiting clergyman.”
Fr. Toribio Villacastin was assigned to St. Isaac Jogues Parish in East Hartford, CT and St. Francis Parish, Naugatuck, CT, and during his assignments in the Archdiocese of Hartford, he was allowed by the Archdiocese to give public lectures, demonstrations, and workshops throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford
What
A press conference announcing that the Archdiocese of Hartford has settled in the low six figures the credible claim of “Jane Doe” who was sexually abused as a minor child at St. Isaac Jogues Parish, East Hartford, CT from approximately 1969-1970 by Fr. Toribio Villacastin. This is believed to be the first financial settlement by the Archdiocese of Hartford as a result of the sexual abuse by Fr. Toribio Villacastin. “Jane Doe” is represented by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian of Boston, MA who will appear by Zoom. Please see the Zoom link below.
When
Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:30 am
Where
On the public sidewalk outside the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Hartford, CT, 134 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
Who
Robert M. Hoatson, Ph.D., co-founder and President of Road to Recovery, Inc., a non-profit charity based in New Jersey that assists victims of sexual abuse and their families. He is a former religious brother of 23 years and a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark for 11 years.
Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, Boston, MA – (617-523-6250 – office); (617-366-5252 – cell)
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8793639574?pwd=S09NS240NEhoL09JMjIxRFErQXV2UT09
Why and Contacts
See above
