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21 September 2016

Sask. priest still in active ministry despite sexual assault charge

A Roman Catholic priest in northwestern Saskatchewan is carrying on with his work in three parishes despite being charged with sexual assault. Father Javier Cortazar is accused of assaulting another priest two years ago, but is still working as a priest in Pierceland, Goodsoil and Loon Lake. (Diocese of Prince Albert )
Father Javier de los Angeles Cortazar is accused of assaulting another priest two years ago, at a cabin near the village of Goodsoil. Cortazar's trial is set for April, 2017 at Court of Queen's Bench in Meadow Lake. A publication ban prevents the name of the victim from being published.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/priest-saskatchewan-news-sexual-assault-1.3769035