Fr. James W. Haller
A woman told the diocese in 11/2002 that Haller had had an inappropriate relationship with her more than 20 years prior, when she was a minor. Haller admitted to the relationship, saying that he had loved the girl and wanted to leave the priesthood and marry her. Instead, he was unable to leave the priesthood and the relationship ended. Diocese said that the report was the “first and only” report about Haller. He resigned from his assignment. Not included in the 3/2003 Attorney General Report on the Manchester Diocese. Assigned to a life of prayer and penance, per the Diocese’s list 7/31/2019.
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