Fr. Francis R. Lamothe
Ordained for the Diocese of Salt Lake. Transferred by the mid-1950s to the Diocese of Manchester. Died in 1995. At least 9 men filed suit in 2002 alleging abuse by Lamothe. Name on diocese’s list in 2/02 of 14 priests against whom there were credible allegations of sexual abuse. Plaintiff’s attorney described LaMothe as a “groomer.” At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 alleged victims and 28 priests.
- Survivor Account sent to NH Attorney General 2002
- Associated Press 04.09.02
- Union Leader 04.09.02
- Associated Press 05.15.02
- Union Leader 05.16.02
- Union Leader 05.29.02
- Union Leader 06.20.02
- Associated Press 07.29.02
- Union Leader 07.30.02
- Union Leader 11.27.02
- Nashua Telegraph 11.27.02
- Manchester Report by NH Attorney General 03.03.03
- Documents from NH Attorney Report 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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