Fr. Alfred J. Bietighofer
Ordained in 1965 for the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. Worked in Chiclayo, Peru in 1974 and 1986. At least four men alleged in 2002 that Bietighofer abused them late 1970s and early 1980s at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bridgeport. Sent to St. Luke Institute for treatment in 5/2002; hung himself while there in his room. A diocesan official knew of a complaint against Bietighofer in 1996. Claims against Bietighofer were settled by the Diocese as part of massive settlement in 10/2003; the Diocese paid $21M to 40 people claiming abuse by 16 priests. Another allegation was received in 12/2009. Per a report commissioned by the diocese in 2019, there were 17 victims, ages 12-15, of abuse occurring 1959-1989.
- Hartford Courant 04.30.02
- Washington Post 05.17.02
- Hartford Courant 05.17.02
- Associated Press 05.20.02
- Cleveland Plain Dealer 05.25.02
- Hartford Courant 06.23.02
- Connecticut Post 11.13.02
- Connecticut Post 10.16.03
- Associated Press 10.17.03
- Connecticut Post 12.01.09
- Hartford Courant 12.01.09
- WTNH 12.03.09
- Connecticut Post 12.03.09
- Diocese of Bridgeport Settlements List 02.22.19
- Diocese of Bridgeport List Updated 03.22.19
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