Fr. Karl E. Dowd
Five allegations of abuse by Dowd were received shortly after his death in 2/2002. One man said he and his mother reported the abuse to a pastor in 1971. Nonetheless, Dowd was allowed to serve as director of Camp Fatima, a summer camp for children, from 1968 until he retired in 1990. Many priests have been accused of abuse at the camp. At least one claim against Dowd was included in 11/2002 $5M settlement involving 62 victims and 28 priests.
- Associated Press 05.25.02
- Boston Herald 05.27.02
- Nashua Telegraph (AP) 05.27.02
- Associated Press 05.28.02
- Union Leader 05.29.02
- Union Leader 05.30.02
- Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02
- Union Leader 11.27.02
- Documents from NH Attorney General Report 03.03.03
- Manchester Report from NH Attorney General 03.03.03
- Union Leader 03.04.03
- NH AG Audit Records 03.26.09
- Diocese of Manchester List 07.31.19
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