Fr. D. George Spagnolia
Took leave of absence in 1973 (after a disagreement with the archdiocese) and returned to priestly duties in the early 1990s. Placed on leave without privileges in 2/02 after an accusation that he sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy in 1971. Spagnolia denied the allegation. He later admitted to relationships with two men during his 20-year leave of absence. No criminal charges because of SOL. Died 5/6/08. Canonical proceedings not complete when he died, per the archdiocese’s 8/11 list.
- Lowell Sun 02.22.02
- Boston Herald 02.23.02
- Boston Globe 02.23.02
- Archdiocese of Boston Press Release 02.25.02
- Boston Herald 02.26.02
- Boston Globe 02.26.02
- Boston Globe 02.26.02
- NY Times 02.26.02
- Lowell Sun 02.26.02
- Lowell Sun 02.27.02
- Boston Globe 02.28.02
- Boston Globe 03.02.02
- Boston Herald 03.16.02
- Lowell Sun 05.03.02
- Boston Herald 12.12.02
- Boston Globe 01.10.03
- Lowell Sun 05.16.08
- Boston Herald (AP) 05.16.08
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
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