Who Is Antonio Perez-Alcala? Virginia Religious Leader Arrest

Antonio Perez-Alcala is a 75 year old man from McLean, Virginia. Perez-Alcala has been accused of sexually assaulting a child by Fairfax County police. Perez-Alcala operated an organization called the Secular Institute Stabat Mater from his home.

Antonio Perez-Alcala Assault Allegation

Perez-Alcala Arrested For Alleged Assaults. “On Oct. 28, police were notified after a child told an adult that he was sexually assaulted by a leader of the Secular Institute Stabat Mater, officials said. Police said Perez-Alcala often held private mentoring sessions with juveniles in his bedroom. The juvenile was sexually assaulted during the private sessions, police said. They said another victim was identified during an investigation.” [Washington Post]

Secular Institute Stabat Mater Was Mentor Program. “According to secularinstitutes.org, the religious youth program aims to “focus on the formation of young people toward integrating the spiritual with the secular through application of Ignatian spiritual exercises with Marian devotion.” Police say young people would often attend mentoring sessions in Perez-Alcala’s bedroom. The victim told detectives he was assaulted during those private sessions.” [WUSA]

Catholic Diocese of Washington: Perez-Alcala Passed Background Check. “As a condition of employment and volunteerism with the Diocese, Mr. Pérez-Alcalá underwent a criminal background check and completed VIRTUS safe-environment training on the prevention and reporting of abuse. He also underwent recurring background checks every five years, consistent with diocesan policy, to continue serving with minors. This is the first time the Diocese has been made aware of complaints or allegations against Mr. Pérez-Alcalá. Anyone with any relevant information regarding Mr. Pérez-Alcalá should immediately call the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131. ” [Diocese]