Fr. Absalom Coutinho
Arrived in US from India in 1970. Assigned to Paterson Diocese in 1984. Went to Florida “on loan” in 1998. Accused of abuse of two females in Paterson, at least one a minor, and removed from ministry 4/20/02. Diocese asked Vatican for permission to hold court trial. At least two variations of last name. On Archdiocese of Newark’s list 2/13/19; noted to have worked at St. Nicholas in Jersey City. Permanently removed from ministry. On Paterson diocese’s list 2/13/19. Multiple accusations noted.
- The Record 04.24.02
- NY Times 04.25.02
- Bradenton Herald 05.02.02
- Sarasota Herald Tribune 05.03.02
- Statement by Diocese of Venice 05.09.02
- Sarasota Herald Tribune 05.29.02
- Daily Record 10.05.03
- Observer-Tribune 10.23.03
- Diocese of Paterson List 02.13.19
- Archdiocese of Newark Tobin Letter 02.13.19
- Archdiocese of Newark List 02.13.19
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