Deacon Edward J. Sadowski, Jr.
Arrested in MA in 2001 after arranging over the internet to meet someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl. He wanted sex and to take pornographic photos of the girl. He also sent nude photos of himself. The Diocese immediately placed him on leave. Sentenced in 2002 to two years in prison and five years’ probation. Also arrested in RI on similar charges. Arrested again in RI in 12/2009 for internet solicitation and child pornography. Convicted in 7/2010 in VA. In prison in 2/2011. Case referred to the Vatican. Included on the Diocese’s list 7/1/2019. Convicted again in 9/2022 in MA of child pornography possession, per the RI sex offender registry. Living in 6/2025 in Warwick, RI.
- Providence Journal-Bulletin 07.28.01
- Boston Globe 07.28.01
- Boston Herald 07.28.01
- Providence Journal-Bulletin 10.19.01
- Providence Journal-Bulletin 11.16.01
- Providence Journal-Bulletin 01.27.02
- WPRI 12.21.09
- Providence Journal-Bulletin 12.22.09
- Diocese of Providence List 07.01.19
- Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry 06.03.25
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