Deacon James Ronald Gonsalves

Status: Convicted

Ordained for the diaconate in 1987. Accused in 2005 of abuse of the sexual abuse of a boy for three years, beginning in 2002 when boy was age 12. Placed on leave in 2005. Pleaded guilty in 5/2 006. Sentenced in 7/2006 to one year in prison and 20 years probation.

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