Fr. Joseph Clarence W. Forand
A man told the Diocese in 1993 that Forand molested him for several years, beginning when he was age 8 or 9. Misconduct Committee did nothing because Forand had already retired. Forand continued to assist as a retired priest until 2002 norms were issued. His privileges were removed at age 85. One claim was settled as part of a 2004 $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Diocese, involving 18 priests. Placed under prayer and penance. Died in 5/2005. In 2018 a 67-year-old man told the Diocesan Review Board that he was abused as a boy by Forand, Rev. Edward Authier and Bishop Weldon. The allegations were deemed credible. Included on the Diocese’s list of credibly accused.
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