Fr. Donald E. Messier
Name appeared on a list of 21 priests accused of abuse which the District Attorney released in 9/02. It showed one alleged victim, with claims beyond the statute of limitations Messier left Fall River in 1973 to work in the Providence diocese. Included in 1/21 on the Fall River diocese’s list of credibly accused. Faculties noted to be restricted.
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