Fr. Gordon J. MacRae

Ordained: 1982
Status: Convicted

Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

Psychological problems during seminary in 1978. Pleaded guilty in 1988 to paying boy for sex. Received one year in jail, deferred, and sent for treatment. May have abused in 1983 but no action. Charged in 1993 with 11 counts of molestation of at least four boys. Convicted in 1994 for assault of a boy. Sentenced to 33 1/2 to 67 years. Civil suits filed. [See Major Account for much information and related documents.] Multiple appeals. Still in prison in 2/2014, continuing to deny guilt. Federal appeal case filed in 2/2014.