Uriel Ojeda: Credibly Accused Clergy

Uriel Ojeda

Status / Last Known Location: Pleaded no contest to sexual molestation of a minor in 2013, and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Released in 2019.
Diocesan Response: Dismissed from the clerical state in March 2016
Year and Place of Birth: 1979, USA
Seminary Attended: Mount Angel Seminary, Oregon, 1998-2007
Date Ordained / Connection to Diocese: Ordained June 2007 as priest of the Diocese of Sacramento

Assignments in Diocese of Sacramento

  • 2007-2009: Holy Rosary, Woodland
  • 2009-2011: Our Lady of Mercy, Redding

Reporting Victims

Date range of alleged abuse: 2007-2009

  1. Female, under age of 18
    • Nature of accusation(s): Sexual touching and fondling
    • Year reported to diocese: 2011

 

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