Fr. George A. Berthiaume
Accused of abuse by a man, who also alleged abuse as a minor by other priests and two bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. Complainant reportedly passed two polygraph tests. Worcester diocese investigated “several years ago” and deemed claims not credible. The Springfield diocese stated that nothing in its files corroborates the allegations. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Berthiaume was one-time personal secretary for Bishop Weldon, also accused. Died 12/3/1985.
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