UPDATED::Catholic priest accused of sexually abusing teen boys has disappeared, church says | Fox News

UPDATE::  Dallas Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Fugitive Priest Accused of Abusing Teens

Dallas police have issued an arrest warrant for a priest who was previously accused of molesting three teens after another accuser came forward, The Dallas Morning News reports. Edmundo Paredes, formerly the priest at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, was reportedly accused of sexually assaulting three teenage boys over a decade ago and stealing from the church,,,

A Catholic priest in Dallas who has been accused of molesting young boys and stealing from the parish has disappeared, church officials announced.

Rev. Edmundo Paredes, a longtime pastor at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, is accused of having molested teenage boys – an allegation Dallas police have found to be credible, Bishop Edward Burns, of the Dallas diocese, said.

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Paredes had already been suspended from St. Cecilia Catholic Church and removed from its ministry in June 2017, according to Burns. At the time, he was accused of stealing $60,000 to $80,000 from the parish. Paredes admitted to the financial misconduct.

In February, church officials were informed Paredes allegedly molested at least three teenage boys during his time at the church – where he was pastor for 27 years, according to the Dallas News.

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