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Catherine Fraser, the archdiocese’s chief development officer, said every dollar contributed would go directly to helping families in need.

An archdiocese spokesperson said Gomez was unavailable for comment because he was at a retreat for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

“The archdiocese has a long-standing commitment to the protection of minors and reporting the prevention of abuse,’ the Archdiocese said in a statement explaining its officials reported the priest to authorities.

The archdiocese has long held special masses and novenas — nine days of prayers — on behalf of immigrants.

“The administrative office of the archdiocese was not aware of the activities or statements made until after they had occurred and directly addressed the matter with Father Nabor,” she wrote.