The Rev Antonio Osorio, Rector of St Saviour’s Anglican Church, Victoria, has abruptly resigned after admitting to sexual misconduct.

A short statement issued by the Anglican Diocese of B.C., said Osorio was suspended from his duties on Sept. 5 pending an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct. On Wednesday, Osorio admitted to the allegation and offered his resignation, the statement said. It was accepted.

The statement is apparently not posted at the diocesan website.

A representative of the Diocese of British Columbia refused to release any details of the charge, citing confidentiality considerations.  Fr Osorio is still an Anglican priest, but he is no longer employed by the diocese.  He could not be reached for comment.

The diocese is planning a press conference on this issue for next week.

Rev Osorio sparked a controversy last June when he was quoted shortly after General Synod saying that he planned to bless same-sex unions in his church.  His bishop, James Cowan, investigated the matter and concluded that Rev Osorio’s remarks had been misquoted and sensationalised.

h/t: Virtue Online

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