Fr. John R. Hanlon
Accused of sexually abusing at least 10 boys during a 14-year period. Convicted of raping one youth. Sentenced to three concurrent life sentences as of 3/94. Also abused victim’s brother. Would take boys to nude beaches to desensitize them. Civil suit filed by the two brothers settled in 1994 for an undisclosed sum. Still shown as Senior Priest/Retired as of 3/05. Voluntary laicization announced 6/10/05. Still in prison in 5/11. Name included on archdiocese’s list of accused 8/25/11. Died in 2016.
- Boston Globe 06.26.92
- Boston Globe 10.31.92
- Boston Globe 06.14.93
- Boston Globe 09.22.93
- Boston Globe 09.23.93
- Boston Globe 09.24.93
- Boston Globe 10.08.93
- Boston Globe 03.12.94
- Atlanta Journal & Constitution 04.26.94
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Documents released by NH Attorney General 03.03.03
- Union Leader 03.04.03
- Boston Globe 07.24.03
- Times-Picayune 07.24.03
- Boston Globe 06.10.05
- Patriot Ledger 10.20.08
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Metrowest Daily News 08.26.11
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