January 13, 2015 – STATEMENT OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON REGARDING IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL IN REVERE

MASSACHUSETTS
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston

Braintree, MA (January 13, 2015): Within the past week the Archdiocese of Boston has learned of the potential indecent exposure by a worker at Immaculate Conception School in Revere during the course of using the boy’s bathroom, which is intended for the exclusive use of the students. We have been informed of three potential incidents where this may have occurred during the course of the school day over the past month and one-half.

Upon first learning of this news during the past few days, the Archdiocese directed that the worker be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. Additionally, this matter has been reported to the proper authorities for their review.

Schools and parishes have strict guidelines and policies to follow when such matters are brought to their attention. As a parish school, the pastor is ultimately responsible for insuring…