Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Summary of Assignments:
- 1949 – 1950: Immaculate Conception Church; Las Vegas, NM
- 1950 – 1955: San Jose Church; Anton Chico, NM
- 1955 – 1958: St. John Nepomucene, a mission parish; El Rito, NM
- 1958 – 1965: Our Lady of Sorrows; Bernalillo, NM
- 1965 – 1979: Queen of Heaven; Albuquerque, NM
- 1979 – 2000: Church of the Risen Savior; Albuquerque, NM
Notes: Woman filed suit 1/00. Alleged a sexual relationship with Baca for one year beginning 1973 when she was 15. Suit also alleged relatioship resumed in 1989 and lasted until 1990s. Woman had a videotape and transcript wherein Baca admitted “repetitive sexual contact.” He resigned. Suit was settled 6/00 for undisclosed amount of money. Settlement also covered claims by another woman who claimed Baca had a 2 year affair with her which ended in 2000.
Sources: Albuquerque Journal 6.8.00; Albuquerque Journal 01.13.00; Albuquerque Tribune 01.13.00; Albuquerque Tribune 01.14.00; Albuquerque Journal 01.17.00; Albuquerque Tribune 01.21.00; Albuquerque Tribune 1.15.00; http://bishop-accountability.org/