The Diocese of San Rafael, Argentina released a Thursday statement acknowledging that an investigation is underway into allegations against Bishop Carlos María Domínguez, who resigned last week.
The statement, which was published soon after reports from The Pillar on the subject, also acknowledged that Dominguez’ resignation was caused by the allegations against him, while the bishop had said initially only that he resigned for “personal reasons.”
“The diocesan community is informed that on February 3 of this year, adults have reported to the competent authorities Bishop Carlos María Domínguez for improper actions inflicted against them, causing the effective resignation of the aforementioned bishop,” the diocese said in a Feb. 20 statement.
“Given the seriousness of the facts declared, an investigation has been initiated so that the corresponding canonical actions can be taken according to the protocols in force in the Church.”
The statement reiterated the diocese’s commitment to transparency and justice, as well as the privacy of the individuals who made the complaints against the bishop.
“We regret the wound and the pain that this causes in the people of God, we trust that the search for the truth will help a path of healing,” it said.
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