Fr. Donald V. Dube
Removed from parish ministry in 1994 due to sexual misconduct. Privileges removed in 2002. Died in 12/2003. In 5/2004 a man filed suit against Dube’s estate, alleging that Dube abused him between the ages of 8 and 10 when he was an altar boy. One person settled claims in 8/2004 against Dube as part of a $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. Included in 6/2021 on the Diocese’s list of credibly accused; multiple allegations of abuse of minors, occurring 1977-1978.
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