The Truth About Remi Gonzalez

 A response to his public actions.

Remi Gonzalez brought this public exposure upon himself.
 
For decades now, we have tried to live our lives in peace and have consequently let Remi Gonzalez do so as well -- without the challenge or censure we feel he truly deserved.
 
But in August 2007, Remi Gonzalez told several newspapers and TV reporters that he intended to sue the Diocese of Buffalo for $1.5 million on behalf of his teen-age daughter, who was allegedly victimized by a teacher, who made inappropriate remarks to her and her fellow students.

In 2005, Christian Butler, the teacher, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing child pornography and endangering the welfare of a minor. In August 2007, he was sentenced to four years in prison for violating the terms of his probation on those charges.
 
Remi Gonzalez alleged that the Diocese had a duty to protect his child, who was not physically harmed, from this convicted criminal.
 
We wholeheartedly agree that churches and schools have a responsibility to protect the young and vulnerable. However, the lawsuit that Remi Gonzalez said he plans to file is quite hypocritical and we believe strictly money-seeking in its objectives.
 
In 1989, nearly two decades ago, our representatives approached the Diocese, asking that Remi Gonzalez not be permitted to serve as a youth group minister or work with children in any capacity, given the allegations of sexual abuse against him. 

At that time, the Catholic Church failed to take action against Remi Gonzalez.
The Church is now actively investigating Remi Gonzalez. For more information, click the "Current News " tab above.

Sarah Webster in 1979. She alleges Remi Gonzalez began sexually abusing her during this period.