Fr. John C. Allard

Ordained: 1975
Status: Accused

Died: 04/27/2018
Diocese: Diocese of Providence RI

Monsignor. Allard was removed 2/25/2013 from his positions at St. Agatha and Precious Blood parishes and the Father Marot CYO Center after an allegation that he sexually assaulted an altar boy over two years, beginning in 1981 when the boy was about age 15 and Allard was assigned to Immaculate Conception in Cranston. After the first assault Allard told the boy that what happened was a sin, then drove him to Providence for confession. The Diocese stated that Allard admitted to the abuse and expressed profound remorse for the harm he caused. There were no criminal charges due to the statute of limitations. Allard was ordered to live a life of prayer and penance. A year later he was working as a part-time cook at St. Agatha’s parish rectory. He died 4/27/2018. Included 7/1/2019 on the Diocese’s list of credibly accused. Included in the 3/4/2026 RI Attorney General’s Report.

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