Fr. James F. Buckley
Retired in 2001. Suspended in 1/2020 due to an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor decades prior. Buckley denied the allegation. Included in 1/2021 on the diocese’s list of accused with “cases in process.” On 12/13/2021 the diocese announced that the allegation was deemed credible and that Buckley would not return to ministry. Settlement in 8/2023 in the five figures. Per attorney Garabedian, Buckley sexually abused two girls, on ages 6-10 during 1967-1971 and the other ages 10-17 during 1966-1973. Buckley allegedly spanked the girls on their buttocks. The girls attended St. Joan of Arc Parish in Orleans, where Buckley was assigned.
- WJAR 10 01.19.20
- WPRI 12 01.19.20
- The Anchor 01.19.20
- Diocese of Fall River 01.19.20
- Sun Chronicle 01.21.20
- Courier Sentinel via Wicked Local 01.09.21
- Diocese of Fall River List 01.26.21
- Diocese of Fall River 12.13.21
- WCVB 12.13.21
- The Sun Chronicle 12.13.21
- WBSM -AM 12.14.21
- Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian 10.30.23
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