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MANCHESTER, N.H. —A priest of the Diocese of Manchester is being investigated for possible “improper financial transactions,” the diocese said Monday.
The diocese said that earlier this year, it received allegations that the Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Arsenault was having an inappropriate adult relationship. The diocese said that as it was reviewing that claim, it discovered evidence of improper transactions involving diocesan funds.
No details of the allegations were released. The diocese said it was concerned that illegal acts might have been committed, so it contacted the Attorney General’s Office.
“I am committed to reviewing our internal diocesan operations to ensure that any issues are identified and corrected, as necessary,” Bishop Peter A. Libasci said in a written statement. “We will do this in the light of day. In the meantime, we will be cooperating fully with the attorney general’s investigation.”
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