Francisco Hernandez-Tovar: Credibly Accused Clergy

Francisco Hernandez-Tovar

 

Status / Diocesan Response: Removed from ministry 2008 after receipt of report. Retired, faculties withdrawn.
Year and Place of Birth: 1948, Mexico
Seminary Attended: Los Misioneros del Espíritu Santo Seminary, Mexico
Date Ordained / Connection to Diocese: Ordained 1980 as priest of the Diocese of Sacramento

Assignments in Diocese of Sacramento

  • 1986-1990: Our Lady of Lourdes, Colusa, CA
  • 1990-1999: Our Lady of the Assumption, Truckee, CA
  • 1999-2000: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sacramento, CA
  • 2000-2002: St. Peter, Sacramento, CA
  • 2002-2003: In residence, St. Joseph, Rio Vista, CA
  • 2003-2007: St. Catherine of Siena, Vallejo, CA
  • 2003-2007: St. Paul, Sacramento, CA
  • 2003-2007: St. John Vianney, Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 2007-2008: St. Isidore, Yuba City, CA

Reporting Victims

Date range of alleged abuse: 1986-1987

  1. Male, under the age of 14
    • Nature of accusation(s): Sexual touching and fondling
    • Year reported to diocese: 2007

 

SOURCE: DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: ADDRESSING THE WOUNDS INFLICTED BY CLERGY ABUSE