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Bishop Manuel Moreno, shown in 2002, requested an evaluation to determine if the Rev. Robert Trupia could continue his career as a priest in good standing. (Arizona Daily Star via Ap) |

Benedict called agent of delay in Ariz. cases
Long review before notorious priests removed
In 1997, a Catholic tribunal in Tucson formally determined that a local priest had solicited sex while hearing confession, saying that evidence in the case against the Rev. Michael Teta showed that his “insidious ‘rape’ ’’ of his victims was “so heinous that the only solution is that he take up some other occupation.’’ (Full article: 982 words)
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