Father Gates Martin
Ordained: 1964
Died: 2000
Assigned as follows:
- 1964 - 1965 St. Mary's (Stockton, CA)
- 1965 - 1966 St. Anthony's (Santa Barbara, CA)
- 1966 - 1971 Sacred Heart (Phoenix, AZ)
- 1971 - 1999 Casa Franciscana (Guaymas, MEXICO)
Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Gates Martin:
According to media reports, Father Gates Martin was named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Franciscans on its list published in May 2019. It noted allegations of the sexual abuse of minors from 1970-1979. The abuse occurred while he served at Sacred Heart, in Phoenix. It was reported in 1993 and 1995.
Father Gates was living in Mexico until his death in 2000.
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