Fr. James F. Power
Accused in 1992 of sexually molesting 13-year-old boy on camping trip to ME in 1980s. Accuser received $35K settlement in 1996. Unsigned, undated note in Power’s personnel file says “100% positive other kids.” Worked as parochial vicar at St. James the Great in Wellesley until removed 2002 after a second claim. Personnel file released 12/02. In 1/09 Boston announced two charges were unsubstantiated. Granted ‘retired’ status but restricted privileges. Included on the Boston archdiocese’s 8/11 list. Died 8/14/15.
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