Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan | Archdiocese of New York

An allegation has been made against Father Michael Eguino, the pastor of St. Anselm Parish, involving inappropriate behavior with an adult woman. The statement acknowledges the distress this news may cause and emphasizes the importance of direct communication with the parish community.

The statement reads: “As you may have heard in the media, an allegation of inappropriate behavior with an adult woman has been made against your pastor, Father Michael Eguino. While it is painful for all to hear this, our people have expressed that they appreciate hearing from us directly.”

This development has been reported in various media outlets and has prompted a response aimed at addressing concerns within the parish.