Br. Leonard Gibeault
Joined the Midwest Capuchin Franciscans in 1978. Professed final vows in 1982. Identified in the 6/18/2013 Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph as a former friar with confirmed reports of the sexual abuse of minors. Gibeault’s name is included on this list without any additional information on claims against him except that he was the subject of confirmed reports of inappropriate sexual behavior at St. Lawrence Seminary. He was restricted from ministry and then left the order. Per the Province’s list in 8/2025, Gibeault was on medical leave 1993-1997 and received a dispensation from Rome on 3/18/1998.
- Herald Times Reporter 08.20.82
- Capuchin List of Friars with Confirmed Reports of Sexual Abuse of Minors 06.18.13
- Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St Joseph 06.18.13
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.19.21
- Capuchin Friars St. Joseph Province List 08.06.25
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