Fr. Paul P. Rynne
Personnel file released in 2003 shows allegations that Rynne engaged in inappropriate behavior with a 17-year-old in 1986; received therapy and was reassigned. Admitted in 1994 that he abused and/or raped a boy in the 1960s. Two other claimants came forward. One filed suit in 1/03. Rynne had a collection of nude photos of boys. Placed on leave after 1994 allegation; retired in 1996. Died in 2001. Criminal or canonical proceedings not complete at death per 8/11 Boston archdiocese list. New allegations in 5/17 by a man of abuse as a boy by Rynne at St. Patrick’s in Lawrence.
- Document from Archdiocese Personnel File 06.03.86
- Boston Globe 01.30.03
- Boston Herald 01.30.03
- Associated Press 02.06.03
- Boston Globe 02.07.03
- Boston Herald 02.07.03
- Patriot Ledger 02.07.03
- Excerpt from Pattern & Practice Brief 07.21.03
- Patriot Ledger 10.20.08
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- Lowell Sun 05.01.17
- The Eagle-Tribune 05.03.17
- The Pilot 05.05.17
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