Database of Publicly Accused

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Allegedly abused a minor in 1984. Adair died 2/28/92.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. One known allegation of abuse, occurring in 1943. Left the diocese in 1954. By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. Was in Shreveport by 1968. Per the 1979 Official Catholic Directory, Allen was "on duty outside the diocese" in Miami Beach, FL. In 1997 he was retired and living in Chicopee, MA. Remained a priest of the Diocese of Springfield. Died in 1998.

Named publicly as credibly accused of the abuse of a minor(s) by the diocese on its list in 1/21. Died in 1995.

Chaplain at Baystate Medical Center and a part-time parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish in Hampden. Died by suicide 7/3/11 at rectory of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, where he lived, after being confronted with abuse allegations. On 7/10/13, a 20-year-old man filed a civil suit alleging abuse by Archambault at St. Patrick's in Chicopee over a four-year period, starting when he was age 13. He alleges the diocese and pastor failed to protect him from Archambault. In 3/16 the diocese settled and added Archimbault's name to its list of credibly accused priests. Per Its updated list in 6/21, there was more than one credible allegation.

Charged in late 1993 with raping a 20-year-old man who came to him for counseling. Acquitted in 10/94 on a rape charge and a mistrial was declared on a charge of indecent assault. Defense claimed that the alleged victim had consented to oral sex after a night of drinking at the rectory. Prosecutors said the victim was too drunk to consent. Ares died in 1998. Name included on Boston's list of accused priests in 2002.

Documents revealed in 2002 that in 1993 Atwater was accused of abuse of a 14-year-old boy who was a Cardinal Cushing Academy student in 1971, when Atwater was the school's Director. Atwater denied the allegations. He retired in 2002 and was sent for therapy which said he "had no sexual conflicts." In 2/02 another man alleged he was abused by Atwater at same school some time after 1967. In 9/04 a man said he was abused by Atwater at age 12 in approximately 1969. Atwater died in 2006. Canonical investigation not complete at his death. Included on the archdiocese's list in 8/11.

Accused of abuse on unspecified date and location per diocesan records. Supervisor of Paul Desilets just before Desilets was transferred to Canada after parents complained to Aubut. Aubut was named in at least one lawsuit because he was Desilets' immediate supervisor. Retired in 1984. Died 4/19/02. Included in 8/11 on the archdiocese's list. No formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Accused of the sexual abuse of a minor 1965-1967. Assigned to parishes that became part of the Worcester diocese after it was created in 1950. Died in 1968.

Name surfaced publicly as accused 5/29/19. His accuser was a 67-year-old man who also alleged abuse as a boy by Bishop Weldon, and by Rev. Clarence Forand at St. Anne's in Chicopee. The allegations were deemed credible by the Diocesan Review Board in 9/18. Authier died in 1970. Included on the diocese's list 6/2/21 of credibly accused, for abuse of a minor alleged to have occurred in 1960.

One of 21 names of accused priests published by the Fall River District Attorney in 9/02. Name was misspelled as George Avellar. List says one alleged victim. D.A.'s office confirmed allegations regarding Avila 9/26/02. May have molested over 100 children over his 44 year career. Apparently his history was well known around several of the older Portuguese parishes. Retired in 1974. Died in 1988. Included on the diocese's list in 1/21 of those with credible accusations of the sexual abuse of a minor(s).

Died 10/10/94. Per 1/03 articles, Bacigalupo was accused of unspecified abuse at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in East Boston in 1969 or 1970. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an Order priest.

Finished seminary in Rome. Worked at Vatican 1972-74. Placed on leave in 2/02 after a man called the Diocese to complain of abuse in 1967 when he was 17. The abuse allegedly occurred during a trip from Worcester to Canada. The man had complained to Bishop Harrington in 1994, but no action. At least one more accuser located. Unable to prosecute in MA due to the statute of limitations. Matter referred to Canada for possible prosecution. A second man filed a civil suit in 12/04, alleging abuse in 1963. Trial set for 2006.

Bailot (or Baillot) was one of 16 priests named for the first time in numerous sexual abuse lawsuits filed in 1/03 in Boston. A woman said Bailot abused her and her brother as children in the 1950s after establishing himself as "a darling" in the eyes of their family. He retired in 1975 and died in 1983. Included in 8/11 on the archdiocese's list. No formal determination of guilt because he died prior to canonical investigation.

Accused in a 1993 lawsuit of sexually abusing an altar boy in the 1970s, including showering with the boy, fondling him, giving him alcohol and threatening him. Balcom admitted to molesting 8 or 9 children. Placed on sick leave in 1985, privileges removed in 1992. Voluntarily laicized in 4/9. Per the Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11, Balcom's case was concluded canonically. He died in 10/02.

Allegedly abused a boy age 12 or 13 in 1976 and 1977 while assigned to St. Hedwig in Southbridge. Two brothers filed suit in 2002. Another man joined the suit in 10/02. A fourth man later came forward with similar allegations. One case settled out of court in 5/05 and was dismissed. A second was set for trial in 10/06.

Included on the 9/26/02 list of Fall River priests investigated by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Reportedly there was one victim. Barney was not prosecuted due to the the statute of limitations. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Faculties removed at some point.

Placed on leave in 8/09 from St. Patrick's in Watertown after recent allegation that he sexually abused a minor in the late 1980s. He was parochial vicar at St. Luke's in Belmont 1985-90, when the abuse was alleged to have occurred. Still on administrative leave as of 8/15 and canonical proceedings in process per Boston archdiocese list. Allegations found unsubstantiated, per the archdiocesan list as of 1/20. Ministry restricted.

Accused in 1993 of molestation during a 1960s camping trip. Settled in 1994 for $30K. Alleged in a 1997 lawsuit to have abused a 15-year-old youth for almost two years, in 1967-68, while working as priest and coach of a Framingham, MA church swim team. Placed on permanent disability in 1995 and spent time in a psychiatric hospital. More allegations in 2002 of prior abuse. Assigned to a life of prayer and penance in 2004. Died in 3/08. Included on the archdiocese's list 8/25/11.

Named publicly as accused by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian 5/7/19. Died 9/4/2010.

Worked in MA, PA, DC, MI. Personnel file review in 2002 showed Barry allegedly raped and assaulted a youth at St. William's in Tewksbury, MA, where he was assigned 1978-81. Transferred to Dallastown, PA. Included in 3/03 NH A.G. report. Per documents, same man claimed Barry raped and sexually abused him beginning at age 16 or 17 in NH. Name omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an Order priest. Included on Harrisburg PA diocese list released 8/1/18. Per attorney Mitchell Garabedian, settlement in 2021 in the mid-five figures of a claim of abuse of a boy, age 14, on a camping trip in NH in 1981.

Placed on leave in 3/02. Accused in a 6/02 civil suit of abusing two boys 1979-80. He reportedly fondled them and made them participate in "Greek Olympics" wherein he got them intoxicated and then made them run naked through the streets at night at his residence on Cape Cod. Also allegedly took nude photos of boys and showed them pornographic movies. He was said to have taken some boys on a trip to Paris. Resigned from parish in 2003 but still a priest. Was to undergo church trial. Laicization announced in 8/20.

Arrived in the U.S. from Italy in 1947. Worked in Boston for 23 years before transferring to RI. Later went to Canada before returning to RI. Died in Italy in 1999. Accused in a 2005 civil suit of abuse of a boy at St. Lazarus Parish, East Boston between1960-1961. The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said in 7/11 that almost all claims were settled. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an Order priest.

Removed in 7/02 after credible allegations surfaced that he molested a minor in the 1970s. At the time of his suspension he was director of Our Lady's Hall, a rehabilitation center for priests accused of molesting children. Long-time chaplain at Norfolk County House of Corrections. Last known to be living in Quincy and Stoughton, MA. Voluntary laicization announced 8/20/10. Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. Beale died 5/7/19.

Full name Joseph Rosario Gerald Beauregard. At least one claim included in Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. Allegedly abused a minor in the 1940s. Name included on the diocese's list of credibly accused 6/2/21. Beauregard died in 1982.

Beauvais was one of 16 priests newly identified in 1/03 litigation as having sexually abused minors. He died in 3/97. Name included in 8/11 on the archdiocese's list. No formal determination of guilt because he died prior to a canonical investigation.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 1/21. Died in 1989.

Accused of abuse by one man, who also alleged abuse as a minor by other priests and two bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. Complainant reportedly passed two polygraph tests. Worcester diocese investigated "several years ago" and deemed claims not credible. Springfield diocese stated that nothing in its files corroborates the allegations. Plaintiff in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Berthiaume was one-time personal secretary for Bishop Weldon, also accused. Died 12/3/85.

A lawsuit filed in 2000 claimed molestation of a boy in 1972 while Berthold was assigned to St. Joseph's in Woburn. Archdiocese said it learned of allegations in 1999. While dean of St. John's undergraduate college in Brighton in 1995, he was accused of improper advances towards a freshman seminarian. Cardinal Law dismissed him but then allowed him to teach in NC in 1997. Archdiocese finally withdrew permission and he was fired. Personnel file released 12/02. Included in 8/11 on the Boston archdiocese's list. On the Charlotte diocese's list 12/29/19. Died in 2020, canonical case not completed.

Berube's name was included on a list released in 9/02 by the District Attorney of 21 Fall River diocese priests accused of abuse. List showed one alleged victim. Berube died 6/26/73 at age 80.

Accused of abusing more than 50 boys and one girl, beginning in seminary. Archdiocese first learned of abuse in 1964 when he admitted abusing two boys. After transfer he reoffended and was transferred again. Sent for treatment in 1987 after he admitted abusing a boy same year. Died 4/19/1989. Survivor Paul Cultrera located other victims in 1995 and filed suit. Claim settled in 1996 for $50K. Hogan complaint filed in 2002 by 53 victims; settled in 2003. Another lawsuit naming Birmingham and two others was settled for $475K in 12/08.  Name included on the archdiocese's list in 8/11.

A woman told the diocese in 1993 that she sought counseling from Blanchard in 1971 at age 15. He was 30. The 'relationship' lasted four years. He left the priesthood in 1977, was laicized in 6/80 and married. In 1993 the woman, the diocese and Blanchard settled after the review board found the allegations credible. In 2009 she complained after learning that he was working as a volunteer "social worker/spiritual care coordinator" for the diocese resource group. It took the diocese a year to remove him. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 3/16. Its list updated in 6/21 shows his middle name as Rene.

Left active priesthood in 1988. By 2002 several people had accused him of abuse. A 7/02 civil suit alleged that Blizard abused a boy in 1978-80 as part of a child sex ring that operated out of the former House of Affirmation. Arrested in 8/03 on charges of assault in 1988. Found not guilty by court In 8/04 of a charge of indecent assault and battery on a person over age 14. Involuntary laicization granted in 2012 announced 3/5/13.

Archdiocese received a report in 1997 that Bocciarelli performed oral sex on a 9- or 10-year-old boy in the late 1960s. Same plaintiff also alleged abuse by Joseph Fugulo in the same time period. Only first name and parish noted in Boston documents; identity of priest confirmed through Official Catholic Directory. Returned to Italy in 1995 or 1997, per obituary. Died 4/19/98 in Arco, Italy. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database, possibly because he was an Order priest.

Parish priest, high school chaplain, camp and retreat house directory, CYO director. Named publicly as accused by the Fall River diocese on its list 1/21. In 5/01 Boffa announced to his parish that he was going on leave to deal with stress and depression. Included on the diocese's list in 1/21 of credibly accused. Faculties noted to have been removed.

Accused on 8/21/02 of sexually abusing a minor in approximately 1961. Put on administrative leave 8/27/02 by Cardinal Law. Died in 12/09. Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11 says no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death. Bolduc's obituary says he was cleared by the Review Board in 7/03 and allowed to return to public ministry without restrictions.

A woman filed suit in 2003 alleging she was fondled by Bonzagni on three occasions when she was 16 and preparing for confirmation. She said she notified the diocese twice, the first time in 2002. Her claims settled in 8/04 as part of $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Springfield diocese involving 18 priests. Bonzagni was cleared by diocese in 11/04. Named monsignor in 12/06. Head of the pastoral planning office in 2008. Named co-vicar of the diocese in 7/15. Named leader of three parishes in 12/15.

Pled guilty in 1974 to charge of misdemeanor sexual abuse of a 12-year-old boy. No jail time. Order knew but allowed ordination. Two victims filed suit in Boston in 2002. They alleged he performed oral sex on them as 8- and 10-year-olds in Bridgewater in the 1970s when he was a "parish brother." Was working in the in NY archdiocese in 2002. Transferred to Rome after NY archdiocese pulled his privileges. MA charges filed and attempts made to extradite him. Died in 5/07. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database.

One claim was included in a 2004 $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. Suspended in 1991 after being on leave for several years. Reportedly "abandoned priesthood."

Boucher's personnel file was one of several released to the public in 12/02 because it contained allegations of sexual abuse. Boulanger, then 81, said he used to give girls affectionate hugs and believes that one of the mothers must have misinterpreted what he was doing and filed a complaint. He denied misconduct. Reportedly, no clear accusations were found in his file. Died 2/12/10. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database.

In a 2005 civil suit a man alleged that he was abused as a minor by Br. Leonard Xavier, a teacher at Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, in 1967-68.The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said that almost all claims were settled. Br. Leonard died in 1987. His obituary gave his name as "Xavier Leonard Boulanger." Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. A man in his 60s sued in 5/17, alleging abuse at Central Catholic as a boy by Boulanger and three other Marist brothers. Said he told the principal, but no action.

Boulet's name was included on a list of 21 Fall River diocese priests accused of abuse which the District Attorney released in 9/02. List shows two alleged victims. Both 1993 and 2002 Catholic Directories show him "on sick leave." Died 3/23/15. Included on the diocese's list in 1/21 of credibly accused. It notes that his faculties had been removed.

Accused in 1979 and 1994 of abusing male minors in the late 1970s at the Oblates' center in Natick MA, where he was Director. Abuse alleged also from his time as Director of a retreat house in ME. Bourque was reassigned by Cardinal Medeiros after allegations in 1981 and continued in ministry until admitting abusing teens in the 1990s. Sent to treatment in 1979 and again in 1994. Employed by EWTN for 12 years, prior to and after his 1994 treatment, including appearing on TV and youth ministry. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an Order priest.

Sexually abused a girl, ages 9-16, in the late 1960s-early 1970s. He wrote letters saying that he would leave the priesthood to marry her. She told the diocese in 1990 and accepted a $200K settlement in 1992. Bowen was an active priest in Bolivia with the Society of St. James for 28 years before his indictment in Boston in 2002. Charged with indecent assault and battery of a person under 14 and lascivious acts on a person under 16. Pled guilty in 2005. Sentenced to 2 years in jail, 10 years probation and registration as a sex offender. Included in 1/21 on the Fall River diocese's list of credibly accused. It notes that Bowen was laicized in 2007.

Pastor of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Plymouth when removed in 2/12 after a recent allegation of abuse of a minor in the early 1980s. Archdiocese notified authorities and began its own investigation. Braley denied the allegation. Assigned to St. Peter Parish in Cambridge 1975-1981 and Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree 1981-86. As of 11/1/13, both a man and woman alleged abuse between 1975-1981. Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. Status on archdiocesan website changed 3/16 from "Case in Process" to "Found unsubstantiated; Restricted; Senior Priest." Status remains the same on the archdiocese's list in 8/22.

Accused in 1993 (?) civil suit of abusing 16-year-old boy at North American Martyrs Parish in Auburn some years previously. Removed from active ministry in 1993. Suit settled for about $35K. In 2006 the same plaintiff alleged that Branconnier was continuing to function as a priest (without authorization from the Diocese) and asked that he be laicized.

Worked in 14 parishes. Placed on leave and returned to ministry three times--1950, 1951, and 1957. Retired in 1978. Died 4/13/84. Personnel files released in 12/02. Accused of abusing altar boys in both Boston, MA and Manchester, NH dioceses. Four claims were included in the NH 10/02 settlement for $950K. Abuse dates back to early 1950s; Boston, at least, knew then. Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11 reported no formal determination of guilt because Breton died prior to a canonical investigation.

Retired in 2001. Suspended in 1/20 due to an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor decades prior. Buckley denied the allegation. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of accused with "cases in process." On 12/13/21 the diocese announced that the allegation was deemed credible and that Buckley would not return to ministry.

Worked early in his priesthood in Puerto Rico, in 1955-72 in the Virgin Islands, and then in Boston for the over 30 years, per his obituary. He died 10/11/08. Accused in a lawsuit that settled in 2020 for $85K of sexually abusing an altar boy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Roxbury, beginning when the boy was age 7 in 1987. The abuse allegedly continued for four years. Buckley's accuser came forward to the archdiocese in 2019.

Included on a list of accused priests and religious posted by the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian on 1/19/11. Garabedian said he had settled at least one claim with the Boston Archdiocese regarding allegations against Bullock. Also worked in the Washington DC Archdiocese. Died 4/17/07. Boston archdiocese's database in 8/11 reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Accused in 1994 of abusing a boy 1979-85, beginning when the boy was age 14. Alleged to have given the boy cocaine and violent porn and abused him often, including oral sex. Buntel admitted drug use and claimed sex was 1984-85 only. Settled in 5/96 for $55K. Accused in 2002 of abusing a homeless male, age 21. Treated at Our Lady's Hall in 1983 for drugs and personal problems. Drugs and boys date to 1971-78 assignment. Evaluated at St. Luke's Institute in 1994 and 1997. Removed in 2002. Allegations found unsubstantiated by the Archdiocese. Status per archdiocese list in 12/11 is "Found Unsubstantiated; Restricted; Senior Priest."

Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. Allegedly abused a child in Cambridge MA. Not included on the archdiocese's list of accused as of 3/28/16. Added by 10/11/18. Assigned to parishes in Foxboro, Cambridge, Sharon Rockland. Pastor or Administrator for parishes in Cambridge, Lexington, Brookline, Norwood, Stow and Melrose. Served as a hospital and high school chaplain. Held a number of leadership positions in archdiocese. Died 9/30/12.

Accused in 8/02 of molesting a 13-year-old boy in 1966 while in Canada during a trip to Butler's family property. Suspended by Cardinal Law. Butler denied the allegations, saying he never took trip with the boy. Believed to be living near Revere MA as of 10/08. Still on administrative leave as of 10/15; canonical proceedings still in process per Boston AD database. Died 12/17/17.

Retired in 2006. Suspended in 1/20 due to an allegation of abuse of a boy, age 16, in  1971. His accuser said he met Byington through a weekend retreat for Christian teenagers and that the abuse occurred after the priest offered him a ride home. Byington allegedly took the boy to a convent and upstairs to his room, despite nuns trying to prevent the priest from taking the boy there by blocking the stairs. Byington denied the allegation. Included on the diocese's list of accused 1/7/21, under "cases in process." Reportedly in 11/21 a second alleged victim had recently come forward. On 12/13/21 the diocese announced that the allegations against Byington were deemed credible and that he would not be returned to ministry.

Received probation in 2005 for theft of parish funds. Lived at St. Patrick's in Falmouth MA (Fall River diocese), helping as a fill-in priest in retirement. Removed in 5/12 after accusation he sexually abused a child in the early 1970s. Reinstated 5/23/13 after Review Board found the allegation unsubstantiated. No charges by DA's office due to the statute of limitations. Removed in 2/14 after a second allegation of child sexual abuse, occurring in the early 1970s. Died 6/18/14. Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. Included on the Fall River Diocese's list in 1/21.

Personnel files released in 12/02. Accused of sexual advances in 1983 toward a 17-year-old boy in a rectory bedroom of a Lawrence MA parish. Matter settled. Same youth accused Rev. Alfred M. Murphy O.S.A., assigned to same parish, of repeatedly sexually abusing him a few months later during a cross-country trip. Callaghan was accused also of sexually harassing a 22-year-old male employee of the MA parish. Settled 1993 for $17K. Transferred late 1980s or early 1990s to Augustinian headquarters in PA, then to nursing home due to Alzheimers disease. Died 12/24/08. Name omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an Order priest.

In 9/13 attorney Mitchell Garabedian announced a settlement on behalf of one individual who alleged abuse by Caparella at some point during 1979-83, while Caparella was assigned to St. Leonard's in Boston. He was assigned to Holy Ghost Church in Whitman at the time of his death in 4/91.

Diocesan chancellor 1985-87. Made Monsignor in 1992. Accused in a 4/03 lawsuit of abusing a boy in 1964 while headmaster of Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester. Carelli's accuser said Carelli would call him into the principal's office and abuse him there. Further, he said that he failed only one subject that year but that Carelli kept him back, stating it was "because plaintiff had refused his advances." Retired in 1993 and died in 2000. Total of three suits were settled out of court by 2/06.

Worked in the Archdiocese of Accra, Ghana, from the late 1957 until his transfer to Boston in 1957. Incardinated into Boston in 1964. Voluntarily laicized in 1971. Went on to marry and raise a family. Accused in 2002 of sexually abusing two girls in the early 1960s. There may also be a third female victim. Carew was assigned to Immaculate Conception in Newburyport 4/60-2/63. Per the Boston archdiocesan list on 8/25/11, he was publicly accused after his laicization on other grounds. Carew died in 2015.

Removed from Boston assignment in 1963 after "true allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman." Sent as extern priest to the Pittsburgh PA diocese and worked in at least six parishes. Returned to Boston in 1972. Accused in 1997 of raping a boy in the early 1960s at St. Michael's in Elizabeth PA. Carroll denied the allegation, told Cardinal Law. Kept in ministry until December 2003. Pittsburgh Diocese waited 11 years after learning about allegations before notifying parishioners in 2014. In 9/15 Carroll remains on administrative leave while steps being taken toward laicization. Living at a private assisted-living facility. In 9/20 the Boston archdiocesan website shows the allegation was unsubstantiated, and Carroll's status was senior priest, ministry restricted. Carroll died 7/8/21, at age 92.

Personnel file released in 1/03. Accused in a recent letter of repeatedly molesting a teenage boy at St. Barbara's rectory in Woburn and on overnight camping trips to NH in about 1970. Name on list of MA priests revealed as abusers in the 3/03 report on the Manchester Diocese issued by the NH AG's office. Also named in the NH AG Audit Report 3/7/09. Voluntary laicization announced 2/11/11. Per Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11, case concluded canonically. Died in 2020. Per his obituary, Cartier "changed careers" in 1979, working in the computer industry then as a dog groomer.

Accused in a 7/18/77 letter to Order of sexually abusing three boys. A 10/11/94 memo refers to two other allegations. In 1/03 a man brought suit claiming abuse in the mid-1970s. Those documents were publicly filed later in 2003, and on 2/26/04 Caverzan was accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, age 10-12, in the NY archdiocese, beginning in 1966. Removed from parish in Venice FL. Died 9/28/94 in Caracas at Order's headquarters. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was Order priest.

 Allegations made in 1974; kept in active ministry. Exonerated after church investigation. After review of case files in 2003, Archbishop O'Malley decided the case warranted further review and placed Chaisson on leave, pending a new investigation. Per the 10/15 Boston archdiocese list, the Review Board found the accusations unsubstantiated or Chaisson was acquitted by canonical process. Retired, privileges still restricted. His status is the same on the list in 8/22, although he died 12/27/19. 

Accused in a lawsuit filed 1/03 of repeatedly molesting a 15-year-old boy in about 1971. Allowed to continue working by Bishop Lennon but placed on indefinite leave by Archbishop O'Malley, as announced 8/23/03. Reportedly sued by two additional men alleging Charest molested and raped them as boys. Charest was living in Boston's Back Bay area near an elementary school as of 5/08. Included on the archdiocese's list 8/25/11. "Dismissed" in 2015. 

Admitted to molesting two boys at Mattapan's St. Angela's parish in the early 1980s. A 1987 church memo from Rev. John B. McCormack (who went on to become Manchester NH bishop) said Coleman admitted to a strong attraction to boys and that he had touched other young boys. Coleman was treated at Institute for Living, then allowed to work at two hospitals. Privileges removed in 1996 and 2003. Voluntarily laicized in 2005. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically. Reportedly there was a settlement for $72K with one alleged victim in 2018.

Died in 1982. Named as an abuser in a suit filed in 2002. A man said Collins molested him when he was about 13 in 1968 in Waltham MA and at a cottage in NH. Collins was NOT named as a MA abuser in the report released 2/03 by NH Attorney General's office. Served as assistant at St. Joseph's in Amesbury MA 9/52-2/58. Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11 reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Accused in a 2002 lawsuit of abusing a 12-year-old boy during a trip to FL in 1975 or 1976 and in Plymouth, MA. Removed as St. John's Prep school chaplain by the Archdiocese 1994 or 1995 after church officials received a complaint against him. More allegations in 1997. The suit settled for $45K in 6/98. Another accusation, of abuse in 1982. Connell received treatment and was reassigned in 1984. Retired in 11/01. Voluntary laicization announced in 6/05. Died in 2007. Per Boston archdiocese list in 8/11, case concluded canonically. Named in a lawsuit settled in 11/21 in the high five figures. The suit also named Rev. Brian Gallagher.

Personnel file released in 12/02. Removed from active ministry in 1994 after the Archdiocese received a demand letter from the attorney for a man who said Conte had sexually abused him when he was 11 or 12. He admitted sharing a bed with the boy and kissing him on the lips but denied sexual abuse. Settled in 1995 for $150K. Also accused of abuse in NH. Voluntary laicization in 2004 announced in 6/05. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

Accused by as many as 15 men of psychologically manipulating and sometimes sexually abusing them as boys in the 1970s, prior to his ordination, when he was a teacher at Oxford High School and camp counselor in Oxford. Placed on leave in 2002. Denied the accusations. Arrested twice in 2006 on charges he physically abused of his own mother and sister, with whom he was living. Charges dismissed. Fought to be reinstated as pastor until 2/08. Appealed to the Vatican. Died 10/7/11.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Jesuits Northeast Province on its list 1/15/19. It notes a report in 2003 of abuse in 1976. Cornigans was a teacher at Boston College High School at the time of the alleged abuse. He later taught at Fairfield Prep in CT, and left the Jesuits in 1981. On the faculty of a private school in Dobbs Ferry, NY from 2004 until forced to resign in 1/19 after news of the allegations. (Referred to as "Mr." on the Jesuits' list; although news accounts say he is a former priest, he is not found as such in the Catholic Directory. May have been a scholastic.)

First accused publicly in a 1993 lawsuit of repeatedly molesting a boy 1968-75 from age 7, including oral, digital and anal rape. Boy Scout leader William Reynolds was accused of abusing the boy also. Many other victims came forward, male and female. The Archdiocese is alleged to have known by 1974. CYO, Boy Scouts and confession used in abuse. In 1994, the first plaintiff sent a letter about the abuse to John Paul II. In 1995-98, 7 settled for $575K; 4 others for $361K. Cotter died in 1989. Victims continued to come forward. Included in 8/11 on the Archdiocese's list.

Coughlin went from Boston to the Diocese of Orange in 1965 and established the All American Boys Chorus. Excardinated to Orange 1971. Allegations in 1993 that he abused several boys who were members of the choir 1970-83; at least 3 suits filed 1993 and 1994. L.A. Archdiocese report says 6 accusers. Also accused of abuse in Boston MA and NH before time in CA. Named in 2002 Boston suit. Over $3M in settlements. Permanently restricted from ministry per Boston AD database 8/15. Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards. One plaintiff, from Boston, said Coughlin abused him 1957-62. Suit filed in Orange County 2/3/17 alleged abuse of Boys Choir member beginning age 10. Status as of 8/16 was "Life of Prayer and Penance." The Diocese of Orange list in 12/20 shows that Coughlin had been laicized.

A 1973 memo to Cardinal Medeiros complained that Creighton had been transferred 17 times in 22 years and that the man was sick. In 1977 a woman told the archdiocese that she had seen two girls imitating oral sex and that they said they were imitating Creighton and their mother. Creighton retired in 1985. Creighton was placed on leave in 1997. A woman filed suit in 1998 claiming abuse by Creighton as a 17-year-old; dismissed in 5/03 due to the statute of limitations. Creighton died in 2004. His name was included in 8/11 on the Boston archdiocese's list. 

Croke's personnel file was one of 16 released in Boston in 1/03. Accused in a 2003 lawsuit of sexually abusing at least one child. Died in 1971. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese list reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Name on a list in 9/02 of priests investigated by the D.A'.s office for allegations of sexual misconduct. Reportedly there were three victims, all beyond the statute of limitations. In 10/02 he admitted that a woman went to the Bishop in 1991 alleging an inappropriate sexual relationship when she was a teenager and that "there was some truth" to what she said. Sent for evaluation and found not to be a threat. Placed in charge of cemeteries with some restrictions. Bishop O'Malley ordered further restrictions after two more allegations surfaced in the mid-1990s. Died 4/28/14. Included in 1/21/ on the diocese's list of credibly accused. It notes that his faculties were removed.

Named publicly as accused by the Northeast Province Jesuits on its list 1/15/19. Credibly accused in 2016 of abuse of a minor 1995-96, while assigned to Nativity Prep in Boston. Cullen died 5/25/10. On the Norwich diocese's list 2/22/19. No known allegations there. Noted to have been removed from ministry in 2005. Included on the Fall River diocese's list in 1/21.

Member of the Singing Priests; died of AIDS in 5/94. Personnel file released in 1/03; contained allegations that he abused a 10-year-old boy in Somerville, MA in 1982. Lawsuits filed in 6/02 and 8/02. Both later settled, one in massive Boston settlement in 2003 and the other in a private settlement in 12/03. A pending third suit in 12/03. Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11 reported no formal determination of guilt because he died prior to a canonical investigation.

Removed by the archdiocese in 8/02 due to a recently received allegation of abuse of a minor in the 1970s. A second allegation of abuse was made in 2004. The archdiocese announced in 3/07 that it could not substantiate either of the allegations. Curran's status then changed from "on leave" to "permanent disability" but he was limited to family only when celebrating sacraments. New allegations raised in 9/10; all privileges removed. Still on administrative leave as of 8/11 and canonical proceedings still in process per Boston the archdiocese's list. In 8/22 Curran's status is "Found unsubstantiated; Restricted; Senior Priest."

Accused of abuse with numerous other priests in a 1/05 lawsuit. Placed on leave in 1984 after four years at St. Anne's in Readville. On 6/13/11, the archdiocese announced that Daly had been voluntarily laicized and stated that 'he was accused of sexually abusing minors occurring in the 1970s and early 1980s,' when he was assigned in Brockton, Plymouth (briefly), and Readville. Working as school psychologist at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston MA when laicization announced. Placed on leave by school after it learned of early civil suit. Was expected to retire at end of year. Boston archdiocese database in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

Dawber and two other Jesuits at Boston College High School were accused of molesting several students in the 1970s. He is also alleged to have arranged to have one of the other Jesuits, James Talbot, transferred with him to Cheverus High in Maine where Talbot abused again. Dawber is not known to have abused at Cheverus before returning to Boston College High. He was suspended in 3/02 from his position at the school. Died 4/29/10. Name omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was Order priest. Included in 1/19 on the Northeast Province Jesuits list of credibly accused. On the Fall River diocese's list in 1/21, where he worked at Bishop Connolly High School 1985-90.

Accused in a lawsuit settled in 6/21 in the high five figures of sexually abusing a boy, ages 8-13, over 100 times at St. William's in Tewskbury during 1973-1978. Prior to Boston, Emerson was a deacon in St. Louis, MO and Omaha, NE, where he worked at Boys Town U.S.A. In 2012 he admitted to smuggling drugs into the Middlesex County House of Correction in Billerica, where he was chaplain; he was sentenced to community service and ordered to stay away from jails. Emerson died in 2018.

Worked in Boston MA, Honduras, Guatemala, Trinidad, Israel and NY. Charged in 2002 with the sexual assault of as many as 7 altar boys 1968-1973. Left MA in 1973, which stopped the statute of limitations. The Franciscan order said that it settled a sexual misconduct claim against him "a decade ago" involving one of the men who filed criminal charges in 2002. Pleaded guilty in 2004 to assaulting 8 youths; sentenced to 8 years in prison and 10 years probation. Still in custody in 11/11. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database.

Placed on leave in 11/19 pending an investigation into "misconduct" allegedly occurring prior to ordination. Degagne denied the allegations. He was a junior high school music teacher before entering the priesthood. Included on the diocese's list of accused 1/17/21, under "cases in process." Allegedly sexually abused a boy 1972-73 when a counselor at Cathedral Camp in Freetown. In 12/13/21 the diocese announced that the allegations against Degagne were deemed credible and that he would not be returned to ministry. Lawsuit filed in 7/22 alleges abuse of a boy, age 12-13, in 1988 in New Bedford and during an overnight trip to Maine.

Desilets was disciplined by the Diocesan Misconduct Commission and barred from public ministry in the early 1990s after he allegedly molested two boys at Precious Blood Church in Holyoke. He was allowed to retire and join the Sulpician Fathers in Montreal to help prepare young men for the priesthood. He died 4/28/01. One claim was settled in 2004 and another in 2008 as part of larger settlements. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 3/16.

Accused of molesting at least 20 altar boys 1974-1984 in MA. Returned to Canada in 1984. Indicted in 2002 for molesting 18 additional boys 1978-1984. Extradited in 2005 from Canada. Pled guilty, sentenced to up to 18 months in prison and probation. Asked judge to excuse him from sex offender treatment because of his advanced age (82) and health. Allowed to return to Canada to serve probation. Died in 2010 at age 86. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database.

Per allegations in personnel file, Dever repeatedly played with girls' clothing and touched their breasts at St. Ann's Elementary School in Wollaston. At least eight girls complained about him 1993-1996. Parishioners were so upset in 1996 that they were threatening to go en masse to see the Cardinal. Allowed to remain in ministry without suspension. Review board recommended continued therapy. Died in 1997. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese list reported no formal determination of guilt because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Removed in 4/02 as head of the diocese's Respect Life Office and from parish assignment after an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in the 1980s. During the 1980s he was headmaster at two private schools within the diocese. Sued in 2003 by one man alleging abuse in 1979 at Holy Name High School. No criminal charges due to the statute of limitations.

Placed on leave in 12/04. Named in a civil suit in 1/05 after allegations that he had abused a minor in the mid-1970s while parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle in West Springfield and at All Souls in Springfield. Review Board found allegations credible. Devlin denied the allegations. One claim was included in an 11/08 $4.5M settlement with the Diocese. Canonical trial ordered - in process per Diocese's 8/11 list. Per the diocese's list updated in 6/21, there were mutliple allegations. Devlin died in 2021.

Monsignor. Retired in 1987 and died in 1996. Accused by a male in a 2005 civil suit of abuse of minors at St. Mary's in Dedham between 1971-1975. The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said that almost all claims associated with the case were settled. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese list reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

Dewire was named for the first time in a lawsuit filed in 2003. He was one of 40 priests named by multiple victims. Accused of raping a 10-year old boy in 1967. Died in 1994. Attorney for the plaintiff announced in 2011 that all claims had been settled. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese list reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

At least one claim was included in the Diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. Name included on the diocese's list 6/2/21 of credibly accused. Noted to have allegedly sexually abused a minor in 1957. Dion died in 1991.

Monsignor. Diocesan Boy Scouts Chaplain; Director of Youth for the diocese for 15 years; ward representative of Springfield's Juvenile Delinquency Commission; appointed in 1950 to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. Accused in a 3/05 civil suit of sexually abusing a boy for four years, beginning when the boy was age 10. The same suit alleges that the boy was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Page), other priests and two separate bishops. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder when the suit was filed. Worcester diocese said the allegations not credible. Doheny died in 1965.

Ordained in 1995 at age 47. Placed on leave in 11/06 after telling Bishop McManus that he had engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with a minor in the 1970s, long before ordination. McManus reported the matter to police. Per a University of Southern Maine Osher Lifelong Learning Institute newsletter (OLLI) bio in 2017, Doherty retired as a priest to ME in 2006. He was noted to be an OLLI Advisory Board member.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list updated 6/2/21. Multiple credible allegations of abuse 1961-62. Worked in the diocese until 1962, then a U.S. Air Force Chaplain until his death at age 37 on 2/16/71.

Parish priest in the archdiocese for 23 years. Missionary in Honduras from about 1991-2015. Named publicly as accused by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian 5/17/19. Donahue was retired at time of the release of his name. The archdiocese deemed the allegations unsubstantiated. Ministry restricted since 2015, when a first accuser came forward; applied for compensation from the archdiocese, awaiting decision in 2/20. In 2017 another man filed suit, claiming he was molested by Donahue at age 12 in 1976, when Donahue was assigned to Sacred Heart parish in East Boston. Claim settled in 2/19 for $73K. Donahue denied all allegations. His status on the archdiocese's list in 8/22 is the same, although Donahue died 9/9/20.

From the Philippines. Arrived in Worcester in 2003. Studied at Assumption College and St. Mary Seminary. Removed in 7/11 from his first assignment, at St. Joseph's in Fitchburg, after computer techs reported to the police that Dongor's computer contained child pornography. He admitted to the porn. Also took money from the parish to send to family in the Philippines. No reason given for his removal until he was arrested in 9/11. Fled to the Philippines 11/11. Vatican asked to laicize him. Extradited to US in 12/12, arrested and held on bail. Pled guilty 2/26/12. Sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail, suspended for 5 years.

Teacher and Director of Student Activities at St. John's Prep school for almost 20 years when accused of molesting a male student in 1993. Initially denied the charges but later admitted to two incidents with the then 17-year-old student while denying two other allegations involving the same boy. School's headmaster said conduct "was so egregious as to force removal from his post." DA's office did not consider the incidents to be of a criminal nature. Allowed to serve as hospital chaplain by 2006. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database.

Absent without permission since 1981. Accused in 5/00 of repeated sexual assaults of a girl, ages 6-11 in 1974-79. Abuse is alleged at two Boston parishes and during trips to NH that included other girls. He denied the allegation. A 5/31/01 memo indicated that the archdiocese deemed it credible. Named by a woman in a lawsuit filed in 2/02. Personnel filed released 12/02. Per 8/11 Boston archdiocese list, either the Review Board found accusations unsubstantiated or he was acquitted by canonical process. Restricted. Status remains the same in 8/22.

Missionary for six years in Brazil 1960s-early 1970s. Fill-in priest at Holy Name in Roslindale, MA during visits to family. Worked in NY 1974-75 and in NJ in 1976. Left Order in 1976; laicized in 1980. Arrested in RI in 2003 for abuse of 12- and 19-year-old boys. Convicted in 2005. Served two years in prison. On CT sex offender registry. A 2010 suit alleged abuse of two boys in Roslindale during leaves from Brazil. Admitted abuse. Judge awarded $3M to plaintiffs in 10/11. On Norwich diocese's list 2/22/19. Noted to be living in 2019 in the diocese, but was never affiliated with it. Suit in 7/20 claims abuse of abuse of a minor, ages 13-14 in NJ 1975-76. Died 8/31/19. Added in 10/21 to the Holy Name Province Franciscans' list of credibly accused.

Accused in a 2004 lawsuit of sex abuse in the early 1950s of a 12-year-old boy at Camp Wyoma in Hinsdale MA, in the Springfield diocese. Dorsey was then a seminarian in the Boston archdiocese. The suit also alleges abuse by Br. John Fowler at the Stigmatines' Elm Bank Minor Seminary in the Boston archdiocese. Dorsey apparently left the priesthood and moved in 1969 to Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was affiliated with San Andres Catholic church. He died on 7/19/08.

From Sao Vicente Ferreira, Sao Miguel, Azores. Ordained for the Diocese of Fall River. Longtime pastor of St. Anthony of Padua in Fall River and later of Santo Christo. Named publicly as accused by the diocese in 1/21 on its list of credibly accused. Retired to the Azores in 1972. Died in 5/81.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the Springfield MA diocese on its list 6/2/21. Worked in the diocese 1978-93. Multiple allegations of abuse, occurring 1969-75 and 1980-85. Died 10/17/01.

Two people settled claims against Dranka as part of 2004 $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. This was first time Dranka had been publicly identified as accused. From Three Rivers. Worked in parishes in Westfield and Bondsville as well as LaSallette settings in TX and NH. Died at age 66 in 1974. Added to the Springfield diocese's list 5/2/21, with multiple credible allegations noted, occurring 1966-68. Assigned to the diocese 1964-74.

Removed from parish ministry in 1994 as a result of sexual misconduct. Privileges removed in 2002. Died in 12/03. In 5/04 a man filed suit against Dube's estate, alleging that Dube abused him between the ages of 8 and 10 when he was an altar boy. One person settled claims in 8/04 against Dube as part of a $7.5M settlement between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield involving 18 priests. Included in 6/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused; multiple allegations of abuse of minors, occurring 1977-78.

Moved 3-4 times in first 4 years of career. Taught in the Philippines. Army chaplain during WWII. Included on list of accused priests and religious posted by the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian 1/19/11. Per Garabedian, at least one claim settled with the Boston archdiocese involving allegations against this priest. At 96, Duffy was the oldest Jesuit priest in the Northeast Province of US when he died in 7/98. Omitted from the 2011 Boston AD Database because he was an Order priest. Included on the Jesuits Northeast Province list of credibly accused 1/1519. It notes allegations received in 2005 of abuse 1957-58.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Allegedly abused a minor in 1955. Dufresne died in 1983.

Laicized in 1973 and married in 1974. Accused in 1993 of sexually abusing the neighborhood paperboy repeatedly in 1967-68, starting when the boy was age 12. Dunn was also accused of abusing the boy together with the pastor, Leo V. Dwyer, and of holding the boy down while Dwyer abused him. The same person also accused Rev. Robert E. Barrett of the same parish, saying this was "not the first allegation" against the three priests. Named in a 1/03 lawsuit, possibly by a different complainant. Included on the Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11.

Named auxiliary bishop in 1990. Bishop of Springfield 1995-2004. Accused in 2004 of abuse of two youths in the 1970s. Resigned same day; sent to St. Luke's for treatment, there for several years. Sued 2004. Indicted on two counts of rape in 2004; no prosecution due to SOL. Living at DC retirement home as of 5/10. Two claims included in diocese's 11/08 $4.5M settlement with 59 plaintiffs. Dupre made a financial contribution to settlement. Named in 2009 and 2010 suits as having reassigned abusive priests who went on to abuse those plaintiffs. Settlement of 2009 case in 7/12. Dupre died 12/30/16. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused, which notes allegations he abused in the 1970s and '80s.

Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list in 1/21 of credibly accused. Elevated to Monsignor in 1967, Died in 1975.

Personnel files released in 2002 show allegations that Dwyer abused a youth 1967-68. Suit filed in 1993, claiming abuse by Dwyer and by Revs. John Dunn and Robert Barrett. Retired in 1979. Died in 1989. Accused in a 2005 civil suit of abuse of a child at St. Mary's in Hull 1964-70. Almost all claims in that suit involving multiple defendants have settled. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese's list reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

From Poland, where he was ordained. Named publicly as accused by the dFall River diocese on its list in 1/21. Died in 1966.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Multiple allegations of abuse occurring 1954-55. Per news in 1970, Egan was ordained for the Trappists, leaving after 19 years due to ill health. Assigned to St. Mary's in Pittsfield MA 1952-1970. Died in 1974.

Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list in 1/21. Faculties noted to have been restricted. Died in 2016.

Permanently removed from ministry in 2002. Name not publicly released until 3/06. Accusation in the early 1990s of abuse of a minor i1984-88. The matter was handled internally by his superiors who removed Farland from any ministry with access to minors, according to Diocesan spokesman. On medical leave in 1994. Last assignment was St. Michael's Cathedral. Given 'life of prayer and penance.' Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

Fay took "health leave for a heart condition" in 1988; worked as a real estate agent. A woman filed suit in 12/02 alleging that he abused her as a teen in the 1970s. Said he provided her and others with alcohol and marijuana. Settled in 2003. Per files released in 2/03, the church knew in 1980 that Fay had been arrested in NH for "drunkenness and use of narcotics" and there were other allegations of misbehavior with youths. Involuntary laicization announced 2/12/05. Included in 8/11 on the Boston archdiocese's list of accused.

Arrested in 11/04 and placed on leave after a computer repair technician found child pornography involving men and boys on his laptop computer and reported it to the Diocese. Assigned to Our Lady of Fatima in New Bedford at the time of his arrest. Also charged with exhibiting or posing at least one child engaged in a sexual act. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced in 11/05 to 8 months in prison, 4 years probation and a $20K fine. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Noted to have been laicized in 2008.

Monsignor. In 1/05 A 27-year-old man filed suit alleging Fichtner abused him at age 9 at St. Joseph's school in Holbrook. Fichtner was assigned to St. Joseph's 1981-90. He retired in 2002. Placed on leave in 2003 when the allegations were made. In 6/05 the Archdiocese lifted all restrictions after its Review Board could not verify the allegation. Prior to retirement, Fichtner was a member of the College of Consultors for the Archdiocese. He died 6/7/13. Accused in a 3/22 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy, ages 6-12, 1982-89, at St. Joseph's. The abuse allegedly occurred during confession and in other places at the parish school. The lawsuit also alleged abuse, including rape, by Rev. Anthony Rebeiro also at St. Joseph's. His status on the Archdiocese's list in 8/22 remains unsubstantiated.

Accused in 1980 of abusing two girls; renewed complaint in 1989 regarding same girls, including details of skin-to-skin sexual touching and names of three other possible victims; treated at Southdown and returned to ministry; removed in 2002 after nun reported to Cardinal Law that a "credible young man" had said he had been abused as a minor. Voluntarily laicized in 2005. Last known to be living in Randolph. In 2009 another woman filed a police report which alleged abuse when she worked in rectory as a young teen. Finegan's name was included on the archdiocese's list in 8/11.

Died in 1996. Accused in 8/02 of having abused two or more students at Elm Bank minor seminary in Wellesley in the late 1950s. Added to the Springfield MA diocese's list 6/2/21. Worked in the diocese 1971-85. Noted to have multiple credible allegations of abuse against him, occurring 1971-1984.

Accused in a 1/03 civil suit of fondling a 6-year-old girl in 1978. Flynn denied the accusation. Settled by arbitration with the archdiocese in 2003. Reinstated in 10/05 by the archdiocese, which stated that the allegation could not be substantiated. Included on the archdiocese's list in 8/11. Died 1/30/11. Status in 8/22 remains 'unsubstantiated.'

Sent to the Calgary diocese because of a relationship with a 19-year-old woman. Calgary sent Foley back to Boston in 1968 after more trouble with the woman and "others." Foley admitted to Law and McCormack in 1993 that he had fathered two children with a woman and later abandoned her during a fatal drug overdose. But Foley continued to serve until the notes of that meeting were revealed in 12/02. Shortly thereafter Law resigned. Wrongful death suit settled 2004.

Personnel file released in 12/02 showed Foley was placed on leave in 1999 for allegedly fondling a 14-year-old boy's genitals under pretense of measuring him for body building training. Foley claimed he was guilty only of "gross stupidity and indiscretion." Banned from ministering to minors in 2000. On administrative leave with canonical case in progress per the Archdiocese's list in 8/11. A second man came forward 2011, alleging abuse at Holy Name from 1984 or 1985 to 1996. His allegations were made public in 9/12. Died in 2016, canonical case not completed.

A man told the diocese in 1993 that Forand molested him for several years, beginning when he was age 8 or 9. Misconduct Committee did nothing because Forand had already retired. Forand continued to assist as retired priest until 2002 norms were issued. His privileges were removed at age 85. One claim settled as part of 2004 $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Diocese of Springfield, involving 18 priests. Placed under prayer and penance until his death in 5/05. In 2018 a 67-year-old man told the Diocesan Review Board that he was abused as a boy by Forand, Rev. Edward Authier and Bishop Weldon. The allegations were deemed credible. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

In 1984, therapists suggested that Forry be sent for long-term hospitalization and treatment; he refused to go.  Archdiocese knew of allegations of sexual abuse and beatings of a preteen boy by Forry and affairs with women, yet he was allowed to serve as an army chaplain 1988-1992. (See history in personnel file.) Abuse matter settled for $30K in 12/93. Placed on leave in 2002. Laicized in 2006. Living in South Boston in 10/08. Per Boston archdiocese's list in 8/11, case concluded canonically.

Top Canon lawyer in Archdiocese. Accused in lawsuit in 8/02  of abusing a male teenager in the 1980s. Suspended from ministry. After a number of people raised serious doubts leveled about the veracity of the accuser, the plaintiff dropped the case. Cardinal Law first agreed to reinstate Foster, then withdrew. Reinstated in 11/02. Investigation reviewed in 9/03. Living in FL as of 6/07. No restrictions. Included on the Boston archdiocese's 8/11 database of accused priests. Status in 8/22 remains 'unsubstantiated.'

"Jack." Named publicly as credibly accused by the Columbans U.S. Province on its list in 2/22. Noted to have a single allegation against him, of abuse 1973-75. Per the Official Catholic Directory, Roche was assigned during the time in question to St. Patrick's in Stoneham, MA. He died in 2015.

Retired in 2005. In 1/08 the Diocese received a report that Fraga molested a minor on one occasion in 1979 at Holy Ghost Parish. He denied all allegations. After investigation, the Review Board found the allegations credible. His removal from ministry was announced 3/16/08. As of 4/08, his accuser had decided not to press criminal charges. Fraga died 4/8/12. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused.

A man filed suit in 2/04 alleging that he was molested by Fratic, then assigned to St. Paul's in Cambridge, after another priest lured him to Fratic's home. The suit says the other priest, Paul Hurley (another alleged abuser), gave the 13-year-old boy pornography and alcohol and that Fratic molested him on one occasion. Privileges removed in 2004 by the Archdiocese. Still on administrative leave as of 8/22 and canonical proceedings still in process, per Boston archdiocese list.

Priest of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette (M.S.) Named publicly by the Fall River diocese in 1/21 on its list of accused (as Alfred, other sources show his name as Albert A). Assigned to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro. Per his obituary, Fredette had many assignments across the US, the Philippines and Canada. Died in 6/26/2000 in Attleboro MA.

Fled to Canada in 1974 after accusations he sexually abused 2-3 boys, including rape, at a halfway house for delinquents. Indicted in 1992. Arrested in 1994 and extradited from Canada. Civil suit filed in 1993 in NH by another man. Settled for $100K in 10/94. Convicted in 1995. Sentenced to three concurrent 4-5 year sentences in prison. Served his time and was released. MA Supreme Court overturned the conviction in 10/02, citing procedural errors. Named in D.A.'s report on the Worcester Diocese. Died in MI 6/13/10. (Per Directories, was Joseph R., AA. There is a Joseph P. MS, ordained in 1957- not the same priest.)

Melkite priest. Accused of molesting numerous adolescent boys 1973-1984 during weekend retreats at St. Basil Salvatorian Center in Methuen. Received treatment. Sent to Lebanon in 1995 after a police officer warned the order of impending "bad publicity," and was later placed on leave. In active ministry in 12/02 at Notre Dame University - Louaze. Lawsuit with 12 plaintiffs settled in 1999 for $240K. Personnel files released in 12/02. New accusers came forward as of 2012. Accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy 1986-1991 in Lawrence, MA. Frey died 6/20/14.

Became a military chaplain in 1971, one year after ordination. Placed on sick leave by 1974. Was back in parishes three years later. Working at St. Anne's in Readville when removed in 1992. In 1994, Frost wrote to Cardinal Law describing himself as a 'sex addict' and saying he was ashamed of the pain he had caused his victims. Allegation of abuse had surfaced in 1980. Admitted abusing as far back as 1969 as a deacon. Also admitted one victim died by suicide. Named in three civil suits beginning in 2002. Voluntarily laicized in 6/05. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.

Accused in 1997 of taking nude photographs in the late 1960s of a boy who was, at other times, being abused by Fr. John Bocciarelli, pastor of same church. Denied allegations. As of 4/08 he was Administrator of St. Charles Seminary/Residence in Dongan Hills, NY. Resigned as superior of the Province in 2009. In Montreal in 2010. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. Per parish website in 10/15, was pastor of Madre die Cristiani in Lasalle, Quebec, Canada.

Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish when placed on leave in 4/02 due to allegations dating back about 20 years. Had worked as a hospital chaplain previously. Name appeared on a list of 21 accused priests. Per list, there was one alleged victim but D.A . had no jurisdiction. Died in 2016. Included in 1/21 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. It notes that his faculties had been removed.

Records show leave of absence 1978-79. Accused in 1993 of molesting a 15-year-old altar boy during the summer of 1985. His alleged victim claimed that the pastor, Fr. O'Sullivan, had been told of the abuse and that O'Sullivan said there had been a previous allegation against Fusoni by the parents of another boy. Died 7/3/88 at age 55 of lung cancer. The 8/11 Boston archdiocese list reported no formal determination of guilt either because he died prior to canonical investigation or it was not complete at his death.

News reports in 2002 cite numerous complaints about Gale's abuse of young boys in 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1987. Removed from ministry in 1991 but allowed to reside at a parish. Accusations of abuse from that parish in 1994, 1995 and 1996 lawsuits. Arrested in 2002 on charges of raping an altar boy 1980-1984. Pleaded guilty in 2004. Sentenced to 4-5 years in prison and probation. Voluntarily laicized in 2006. Named in NH Attorney General report. Released from treatment in 3/09. On Sex Offender Registry as of 5/15/11. On Boston archdiocese's list of accused 8/25/11.

From Ireland. Missionary in Japan, briefly back to Ireland, then sent to the U.S., reportedly due to abuse allegations in Japan. Died in 2014. Accused in two lawsuits, one filed in 2017 and one in 8/18, of the sexual abuse of two brothers when they were children, 1973-76. Gallagher was assigned at the time of the alleged abuse to St. Mark's in Dorchester MA, where the boys' mother worked. Settlement of one lawsuit in 11/21 in the high five figures. The suit also named Rev. John K. Connell. Included in 2/22 on the Columbans U.S. Province list of credibly accused. Two allegations noted, of abuse 1973-80.

Worked in MA, NY, PA and FL. In a 2005 civil suit, a woman accused Gallagher of sexually abusing her as a child at St. Mary's in Lawrence MA 1972-78. The suit involved multiple plaintiffs and named multiple priests as defendants. Attorney Durso said that almost all claims were settled. Gallagher died 12/12/06. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an Order priest. Augustinians settled 6/18 for $1M to eight plaintiffs claiming abuse by two priests, including Gallagher. Three were women who said Gallagher abused them as girls at St. Mary's. All were between ages 9-12 years when allegedly abused. Settlement of $1.4M announced in 8/20 of suit alleging abuse of 11 children, boys and girls, at St. Mary's 1974-78. The children's ages ranges from 8-14 when abused. In 10/21 Attorney Garabedian announced that a 15th claim against Gallagher had recently settled, in the low six figures.

Removed from assignment at St Joseph's in Lynn as of 9/23/12 after allegation he had abused a child in 2006. Placed on unpaid leave with no public ministry during archdiocesan investigation. Police were notified. Gaudreau had been at the parish since 1984, pastor since 1993. As of 9/15/13 District Attorney has said he would not file criminal charges against Gaudreau. Resigned from parish in 11/14; canonical process ongoing. On 9/10/20 the archdiocese announced that Gaudreau had been found guilty by the Church of child abuse and his sentenced was affirmed by the Vatican to live a life of prayer and penance. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused.

Involuntarily laicized in 1998. Accused in over 87 lawsuits of raping and molesting at least 150 children. Convicted in 1/02 of fondling a 10-year-old boy. Sentenced to 9-10 years in prison. Murdered in prison in 8/03 by another inmate. Conviction then removed by court, citing pending appeal at time of death. In 2002 the Archdiocese paid $10M to settle claims brought by 86 accusers; another two dozen civil suits were still pending. Included on the archdiocese's list of accused in 8/11.

Personnel file released in 12/02 shows claims that Ghastin molested two brothers at Christopher Columbus H.S. in the early 1970s. Claims settled in 1994. Later, the oldest brother, who received $30K, died by suicide. Ghastin was removed from contact with children in the early 1990s. Last known to be working as a librarian at Mount Alvernia Friary in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. May have retired to FL due to ill health. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database. Also worked in Pittsburgh Diocese. Died 10/02/13.

In 2002 a woman reported to the diocese that, beginning on the day of her First Communion in the late 1960s when she was about age 8, and repeatedly until she was 12, Gill sexually abused her. Gill was the "family priest," assigned to St. Charles in Pittsfield. She alleged that the abuse involved groping and fondling and would take place at family gatherings such as picnics, trips to the beach and sleepovers. She received a settlement from the diocese in 2008. The diocese told her that another woman had come forward in 1992 claiming that she was abused by Gill at age 15. Gill died in 1995. Reportedly in 8/21, a parishioner confronted Gill in 1977 after a 14-year-old girl told him that Gill was molesting her in his rectory bedroom at St. Charles. The parishioner informed the senior priest at the parish. Gill was soon transferred to a parish in Brimfield. In 8/21 the diocese stated that it had received three complaints of child sexual abuse by Gill. Name added to the diocese's list in 8/22. It notes one credible allegation, of abuse 1967-71.

Accused of asking for oral sex on 1/25/05 from a woman and her 12-year-old daughter. Pled not guilty to annoying/accosting, enticing a child, soliciting sex, and assault. Most charges dismissed 4/4/05. Pled sufficient facts to the annoying/accosting charge. Case continued pending alcohol and sexual offender evaluations with treatment if indicated, and no contact with minors without disclosing case. Case dismissed in 2007. Returned to work without announcement. Lynnfield supply priest in 4/08. Awaiting assignment in 6/10. Still unassigned 2015, in residence at a Charlestown parish.

Gillespie was pastor of St. Theresa of Lisieux in North Reading MA when placed on administrative leave in 2/15, after the archdiocese received an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in the late 1970s. The archdiocese notified law enforcement and launched its own investigation. Status in 5/16 is 'Administrative Leave, Case in Process.' In 2022 his status is 'Found unsubstantiated; Restricted; Senior priest.'

Placed on administrative leave in 4/19 after accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy 28 years prior. Gori denied the allegations. Pastor of St. Augustine's in Andover, former canon lawyer for the archdiocesan Tribunal. Order to investigate the allegations. Gori's accuser said he was also abused by Rev. William Waters, O.S.A. from ages 8-10, 1987-90. Both priests were at either St. Augustine's in Lawrence or Andover. On Villanova U.'s board of trustees since 2013. Suspended in Spring 2019 during investigation of allegations by the Augustinians. Returned to the board after the order found the allegation to be unfounded. The archdiocese determined that the allegation could not be substantiated and announced in late 3/20 that Gori would be returned to his position as pastor of St. Augustine's.

Accused in 1988 of repeatedly molesting a 14-year-old boy. Graham admitted that accusations were true but received positive assessment and was allowed to return to work. Another allegation in 1992 of abuse in the 1980s resulted in restrictions, which were removed in 1996. Placed on leave 2/02. Living in Quincy MA as of 10/08. Remained on administrative leave as of 18/22 and canonical proceedings still in process, per Boston archdiocese's list.

One claim of abuse was part of an 8/04 settlement involving 18 priests. Also named in a 12/04 suit by plaintiff who alleged Graves raped him 1969-71, starting at age 15. Graves was inactive and with a monitored status after diocese found allegations credible. Removed from retirement home job in 7/02. Laicization announced 12/01/06. One claim in 2008 settlement. New suit in 9/09 accused two former bishops of knowingly allowing abuse by Graves of a boy 1982-84. Settled 7/27/12 for $500K after trial began. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused.