Fr. Raymond P. Messier

Ordained: 1968
Status: Sued

Died: 07/3/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Worcester MA

Messier allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a 9-year-old boy in Worcester in 1980 at a camp owned by the priest’s family. Bishop Harrington was informed immediately, and promised that Messier would never again have access to young people. Transferred. Victim learned of the transfer in 2002 and filed suit. Two other men the joined suit, alleging abuse as twelve-year-olds in the late 1970s. Investigated by DSS in 2003 for recent allegations. DSS found support for the allegations but a Grand Jury chose not to indict. An additional suit was filed in 12/2004. Messier died 7/3/2018.

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