Fr. John E. McLaughlin
Only active priest named in a 9/02 lawsuit with claims of abuse by 12 priests. One man said he went to McLaughlin for counseling in 6/01 and was groped. A second man later said the priest groped him at his son’s christening. Both settled in a 2003 massive settlement. Placed on leave in 5/04 when a recent allegations arose of sexual abuse of a minor about 20 years before. Officially removed from his assignment, per 4/01/05 statement. Included on the archdiocese’s list in 8/11. The Tribunal found allegations unsubstantiated in 8/12. Placed on senior priest status with restrictions. Status unchanged in 8/22.
- Boston Herald 09.19.02
- Boston Globe 09.19.02
- Boston Herald 05.16.04
- Boston Herald 05.17.04
- Boston Globe 05.17.04
- Boston Herald 05.19.04
- Boston Globe 05.23.04
- Boston Globe 09.15.04
- The Pilot 09.17.04
- Archdiocese of Boston Official Announcement 04.01.05
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Wicked Local Somerville 08.30.11
- Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 08.10.12
- Boston Globe 08.11.12
- Wicked Local Somerville 08.11.12
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.18.22
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