Fr. Bento R. Fraga
Retired in 2005. In 1/08 the Diocese received a report that Fraga molested a minor on one occasion in 1979 at Holy Ghost Parish. He denied all allegations. After investigation, the Review Board found the allegations credible. His removal from ministry was announced 3/16/08. As of 4/08, his accuser had decided not to press criminal charges. Fraga died 4/8/12. Included in 1/21 on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.
- Wicked Local 03.20.08
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
- Wicked Local 03.17.08
- WPRI 03.17.08
- Sun Chronicle 03.17.08
- Sun Chronicle 03.18.08
- Providence Journal 03.18.08
- Taunton Daily Gazette 03.18.08
- SouthCoast Today 03.18.08
- ProvinceTown Banner 03.20.08
- Wicked Local 03.20.08
- Sun Chronicle 03.21.08
- Sun Chronicle 04.18.08
- Obituary from Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 04.08.12
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
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