Fr. Paul J. Tivnan
Personnel file released in 12/02. Admitted abusing two boys in the late 1970s and admitted to a “relationship” with a 15-year-old boy. Removed in 1985 and sent for treatment. Several assignments after treatment. Placed on disability leave in 1998, told not to be around minors. Retired in 2001, possibly because he slapped a teenage girl and her father complained. Assigned to a life of prayer and penance in 2004. Included in 8/11 on the archdiocese’s list.
- Boston Herald 12.19.02
- Providence Journal-Bulletin 12.19.02
- Boston Globe 12.20.02
- Milford Daily News 12.22.02
- Boston Herald 01.26.03
- Boston Globe 01.26.03
- Boston Globe 03.05.03
- Pattern and Practice Brief 07.21.03
- Tivnan Personnel File Documents from Pattern and Practice Brief 07.21.03
- NH Atty General?s Audit Record 03.07.09
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Salem News 08.26.11
- Metrowest Daily News 08.26.11
- The Patch 09.02.11
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