Fr. William L. Butler
Accused in 8/2002 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 10/2008. Still on administrative leave as of 10/2015; canonical proceedings in process per the Archdiocese’s list in 8/2011. Died 12/17/2017.
- Patriot Ledger 08.28.02
- Boston Globe 08.28.02
- Boston Globe 09.01.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Patriot Ledger 10.20.08
- Archdiocese of Boston List 08.24.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Salem News 08.26.11
- Wicked Local Somerville 08.30.11
- Jamaica Plain Gazette 09.09.11
- Boston Globe via legacy.com 01.10.18
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