LYNN (MA)
WCVB
LYNN, Mass. —
The Archdiocese of Boston announced Sunday that it has placed Rev. James E. Gaudreau on administrative leave of absence as a result of receiving an allegation of sexual abuse of a child.
Gaudreau is the pastor at St. Joseph’s in Lynn. The archdiocese said the alleged conduct occurred in 2006 and was recently reported to them.
Police were immediately notified to investigate the complaint. As a result, the Archdiocese placed Gaudreau on leave pending the outcome.
The Archdiocese said they will work to resolve the case as expeditiously as possible and in a manner that is fair to all parties.
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