Fr. John R. Poirier
Porier was the only active accused priest on a list released by the diocese in 2/02. Allegedly solicited a boy for sex in the 1970s. Placed on leave. In 7/02, two men filed suits alleging abuse as children. Per the 2003 Attorney General’s Report, Poirier was described by church officials in 1988 as a “compulsive homosexual.” He received treatment but was still not celibate three years later. Began attending Sexual Addiction Support group meetings in 1994. Assigned to a life of prayer and penance, per the diocese’s list 7/31/19.
- Diocese of Manchester List 07.31.19
- Associated Press 02.15.02
- Union Leader 02.16.02
- Manchester Union Leader 02.16.02
- Associated Press 07.29.02
- Manchester Union Leader 07.30.02
- Documents from Attorney General’s Report 03.03.03
- New Hampshire Attorney General’s Report 03.03.03
- Union Leader 03.04.03
- Union Leader 03.19.04
- Union Leader 10.07.06
- Union Leader 02.15.07
- Diocese of Manchester List 07.31.19
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