Fr. Dennis A. Keefe
Personnel file released in 12/02. Accused in 1995 of a sexual attack on a 15-year-old altar boy. He maintained his innocence and refused for three years to undergo psychological assessment. Removed from his parish assignment in 1995 for “health reasons.” Several efforts were made by archdiocesan staff to have Keefe returned to active ministry. Left the priesthood in 1999. Voluntary laicization in 2009 announced 8/20/10. Boston archdiocese list in 8/11 says case concluded canonically.
- Boston Archdiocesan Assignment Record
- Letter 02.12.92 Describing Other Assignments
- Draft Decree 06.25.99 Removing Faculties
- Resignation Letter 05.29.99
- Boston Globe 12.18.02
- Boston Herald 12.18.02
- WNAW (AP) 01.12.03
- Newsday 02.10.03
- Long Island Press 08.05.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Boston 08.20.10
- TheBostonChannel 08.20.10
- Patriot Ledger 08.21.10
- Boston Globe 08.24.10
- Metrowest Daily News 08.25.10
- The Pilot 08.27.10
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
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