By Philip Phi
Posted Sep 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
In a recent development, Carlos Humberto Ramirez, a 51-year-old deacon and teacher at Holy Family Catholic School in North Miami, was arrested on charges of child molestation. The arrest, carried out by North Miami Police, was based on allegations involving two students at the school, according to a police affidavit.
The first reported incident occurred on March 13, when an 11-year-old student was reportedly molested during a Spanish class. The affidavit details that Ramirez allegedly grabbed the student by the waist and squeezed her behind twice. The second incident involved a 12-year-old student who witnessed the first event. She reported that Ramirez grabbed her by the waist and moved her in front of him, claiming to feel Ramirez’s erect penis under his clothes.
Following these allegations, Ramirez was interviewed by police on Wednesday, where he denied all charges post-Miranda. He was subsequently arrested and taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
In response to the arrest, the Archdiocese of Miami issued a statement confirming that Ramirez had been placed on administrative leave following an earlier allegation of inappropriate behavior three months prior. The archdiocese emphasized its full cooperation with the police investigation and reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff. They encouraged anyone with concerns or allegations of inappropriate behavior to contact the Department of Children and Family Services or the appropriate authorities.
The archdiocese expressed its support for the students, teachers, and administrators affected by these events, offering prayers for all involved. This situation underscores the importance of accountability and justice, echoing the biblical call to “act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). The community is reminded of the need for vigilance and care for the vulnerable, as highlighted in Proverbs 31:8-9, to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”
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