Fr. Charles T. Carr
Accused in 1995 of molesting two boys in separate incidents years prior. Placed on leave. Civil litigation filed. Four claims against Carr settled in 3/2001 as part of a settlement of claims by 26 victims against the Bridgeport Diocese and six priests. Per a 2002 article, Carr spent more than 10 years with the Carmelite Order; he took perpetual vows in 1974 but was not allowed ordination because of emotional immaturity. The Bridgeport diocese then allowed him to study and be ordained. Removed from ministry in 2002. Laicized in 2005. Per a 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 12 victims, ages 9-15, of abuse 1979-1990, mostly boys, at least one girl.
- NY Times 06.16.00
- Hartford Courant 03.09.01
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- Hartford Courant 03.17.02
- Connecticut Post 03.17.02
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- Hartford Courant 04.21.02
- Connecticut Post 10.18.02
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- New Yorker 06.09.03
- Hartford Courant 12.01.09
- Connecticut Post 12.01.09
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- Connecticut Post 12.02.09
- Business Insider 02.08.12
- Hartford Courant 10.03.18
- Diocese of Bridgeport List Updated 02.22.19
- Bridgeport Settlements List 03.22.19
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