RHODE ISLAND
WPRI
By Annie Shalvey
Published: June 30, 2016
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence Diocese announced the removal of a retired priest from the priesthood on Thursday, due to allegations of sexual abuse.
According to the Diocese, Father Samuel Turillo, now 95, is “prohibited from exercising the sacred ministry after the Diocese received a credible accusation regarding alleged sexual misconduct.”
The Diocese said the incident involved a minor and took place approximately 60 years ago.
Turillo had several assignments around Rhode Island from 1946 until his retirement in 1994.
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