Fr. Edmund C. Micarelli
Removed from ministry 4/17/1990. A civil lawsuit filed in 1993 and six filed in 1995 alleged that Micarelli sexually abused at least seven boys, one for seven years. The suits claim that Bishop Gelineau and Auxiliary Bishop Angell knew of Micarelli’s behavior prior to 1962. Claims against Micarelli were settled in 9/2002 as part of a $13.5M settlement involving 36 victims. Reportedly in 2007 Micarelli was living in Florida and “cannot function as a priest.” A 2012 article references his involvement in the Boy Scouts and his cover-up of at least one abuser. Included 7/1/2019 on the Diocese’s list of credibly accused. Died 7/12/2019.
- Providence Journal Bulletin 07.03.94
- Providence Journal 09.10.02
- Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07
- Kent County Times 11.30.07
- Providence Journal 12.03.07
- Documents regarding Micarelli as referenced in the LA Times article of 09.16.12
- LA Times 09.16.12
- Providence Journal 10.18.12
- Westerly Sun 10.20.12
- Diocese of Providence List 07.01.19
- Diocese of Providence List 02.02.26
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