Fr. Paul L. Hebert, Jr.
Placed on leave in 7/2004 after allegations surfaced that he sexually abused a boy in the 1970s at St. Michael’s in Pawatuck. Denied the allegations. Diocese referred matter to police and Dept of Children and Family. Pastor of St. Michael’s 12/1971-10/1981, then of Most Holy Trinity in Pomfret 1981 until his 2004 removal. Civil suit filed. Settled in 10/2007 for $170K. Another suit filed in 12/2008 alleged later abuse. Died 5/5/2010. New suit 8/2016, alleging abuse of a Pomfret altar boy hundreds of times 1990-1996, beginning when the boy was age 11. Hebert allegedly photographed and videotaped the boy while in sex acts, lavished him with gifts and plied him with alcohol. Settled in 3/2019 for $900K. Included on the diocese’s list in 2/2019.
- Norwich Bulletin 07.03.04
- Associated Press 07.10.04
- The Day 05.13.07
- The Day 08.01.07
- The Day 10.24.07
- The Day 10.29.07
- Newsday 12.19.08
- The Day 12.19.08
- Journal Inquirer 05.07.10
- The Day 08.29.16
- The Patch 08.29.16
- NBC Connecticut 08.31.16
- Norwich Bulletin 08.31.16
- The Day 02.11.19
- Diocese of Norwich List 02.22.19
- Hartford Courant 03.12.19
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