Fr. James C. Shaughnessey
Ordained for the Harrisburg PA diocese. Began working in the Boston archdiocese in 1945. Retired in 1977 and died in 12/1989. Included on a list of accused priests and religious posted by the Law Offices of Mitchell Garabedian 01/19/2011. Per Garabedian, at least one claim was settled with the Boston archdiocese concerning allegations against Shaughnessey. Criminal or canonical proceedings not complete when he died, per the 8/2011 Boston archdiocese list. Included on the Harrisburg diocese’s list released 8/1/2018; no known allegations there.
- Boston Globe 12.14.89
- BishopAccountability List of Boston Priests Not Previously Identified 01.19.11
- Metrowest Daily News 01.19.11
- Boston Channel 01.19.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- The Patch 09.02.11
- Jamaica Plain Gazette 09.09.11
- York Daily Record 08.09.16
- Diocese of Harrisburg List 08.01.18
- Pennlive 08.02.18
- Lebanon Daily News 08.02.18
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