Fr. Richard A. Buntel
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.”
- Selected Buntel Documents
- Boston Glove 02.08.02
- Boston Herald 02.08.02
- Boston Herald 02.09.02
- Boston Globe 12.04.02
- MacLeish Brief 07.21.03
- ABC News 11.30.07
- Salon 11.30.07
- Huffington Post 11.30.07
- Boston Globe 12.01.07
- New Hampshire Sunday News 12.02.07
- Daily News 12.02.07
- Boston Herald 12.04.07
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Boston Archdiocese List 12.18.11
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