Fr. Peter J. Frost
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.
- Boston Globe 05.02.02
- Patriot Ledger 05.15.02
- Boston Globe 09.18.02
- Boston Globe 12.04.02
- Boston Herald 12.04.02
- Patriot Ledger 12.04.02
- Patriot Ledger 12.19.02
- Lynn Daily Item 06.10.05
- Lowell Sun 06.10.05
- Boston Globe 06.10.05
- Patriot Ledger 10.20.08
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
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