Editor's
Note: This story is the first in a series called "Shattered Faith," in
which KOB 4 Investigates examines the cases of three former Catholic
priests in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe whose alleged widespread abuse of
children decades ago not only went undealt with, but has contributed to
what many mental health professionals call a mental health crisis for
New Mexico.
The second part of this series, "The wide circle of silence," can be found here. The third story in this series, "Getting help," can be found here. Read on for the first part of "Shattered Faith."