Rancagua, Chile, Oct 23, 2018 / 14:50 pm
The Diocese of Rancagua announced it has restored two priests to ministry who were accused of sexual abuse after the investigations showed that the incidents reported against them "are not credible."
The two priests are Aquiles Correa Reyes and Gino Bonomo Ugarte, both accused of belonging to a network of 14 priests known as "The Family," allegedly involved in sexual misconduct and the sexual abuse of minors.
After failing to prove any associated crime, the priests were acquitted by civil courts Sept. 28.
The Apostolic Administrator of Rancagua, Bishop Fernando Ramos reinstated the priests in their position as pastors Oct. 18. Fr. Aquiles Correa returns to the Immaculate Conception Parish of the Company of Jesus in Graneros and Fr. Gino Bonomo rejoins Our Lady of the Rosary in Pumanque.