Father Robert Mendez Esquivel (Fr. Toto) arraigned in Canyon County

A statement from Bishop Peter F. Christensen

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August 27, 2025

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Fr. Robert Mendez Esquivel (Fr. Toto) was arraigned in a Canyon County Court this afternoon at 1:30pm and charged with 3 felony counts related to one event transpiring on August 14, 2025. He was assigned a public defender and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

Please continue to pray for all of those involved and certainly for the faithful of our Diocese.

In Christ’s mercy,

Most Reverend Peter F. Christensen, M.A., D.D.

Bishop of the Diocese of Boise