AUSTRALIA
Cootamundra Herald
Reverend Brian Hassett was at the helm of Cootamundra’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church as Parish Priest from 1980 until 1989.
Following his tenure in Cootamundra, he moved to Tumut, from where claims arose and were investigated he inappropriately touched children.
The claims were investigated by the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn under the NSW Reportable Conduct Scheme and were substantiated, according to a spokesman for the church.
NSW Police has confirmed Tumut Police were not aware of any active investigations into the former priest.
It is understood the two complainants did not want to press charges.
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