Fr. Joseph E. Shields
Accused of abusing Junior HS boy on Exeter golf course in about 1974. In that year, Shields became pastor of St. Michael’s in Exeter. Same man also reported abuse by another priest and a teacher at his school. Last known to be in his 90s and living in FL. Died 2/25/05.
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