Fr. Karl E. Dowd
Five allegations of abuse by Dowd were received shortly after his death in 2/02. 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 included in an 11/02 $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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