Fr. Leo Alfred Shea

Ordained: 1964
Status: Convicted

Died: 10/9/2008
Diocese: Diocese of Manchester NH

In 1994 Shea pled guilty to assaulting a 14-year-old; sentenced to 3-6 years prison. Released on parole in 1997 and ‘retired.’ Multiple other accusers. A man filed a civil suit in 1993. Accused in 2002 civil suits of abusing two boys. Claims by six people included in a 10/2002 settlement with the Diocese. Another settlement in 11/2002 included at least one claim. Privileges were permanently removed. Per the Diocese’s list 7/31/2019, Shea was assigned to a life of prayer and penance. He died in 10/2008.


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