Fr. Stephen A. Fernandes
Arrested in 11/04 and placed on leave after a computer repair technician found child pornography involving men and boys on his laptop computer and reported it to the Diocese. Assigned to Our Lady of Fatima in New Bedford at the time of his arrest. Also charged with exhibiting or posing at least one child engaged in a sexual act. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced in 11/05 to 8 months in prison, 4 years probation and a $20K fine. Included in 1/21 on the diocese’s list of credibly accused. Noted to have been laicized in 2008.
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
- Cape Cod Times 11.02.04
- Boston Herald 11.02.04
- Cape Cod Times 11.04.04
- Cape Cod Times 11.09.04
- Boston Globe 11.09.04
- New Bedford Herald News 01.19.05
- Boston Globe (AP) 09.27.05
- Boston com 11.28.05
- Providence Journal 11.30.05
- Standard-Times 02.15.06
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
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