NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire Union Leader
By MARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader
MANCHESTER — A former top priest in the Catholic Church in New Hampshire has been suspended from his priestly duties in light of allegations of an “inappropriate adult relationship” and improper financial transactions on his part.
The Diocese of Manchester today announced the suspension of the Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Arsenault in light of investigations by the Diocese and the New Hampshire Attorney General.
During the last decade, Arsenault served in one of the top positions of the Diocese. As chancellor, he handled the non-religious side of the institution.
He did so during the priest sex-abuse scandals under former Bishop John B. McCormack, often appearing in news articles and before news cameras.
Meanwhile, the investigation appears to involve Catholic Medical Center, where Arseneault served on the board of directors.
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