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If you experienced clergy sexual abuse in Rhode Island, you deserve to be heard with compassion and respect. We're here to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand your legal options when you're ready.
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Understanding Your
Legal Rights
Every survivor's experience is unique, and the legal options available depend on the specific circumstances of each case. Individuals who experienced clergy sexual abuse may have the right to pursue legal action under Rhode Island law.
Speaking with an attorney can help you understand how Rhode Island law may apply to your situation, determine whether you may have a claim, and provide clear guidance on your next steps.
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Who Can File a Clergy
Sexual Abuse Claim?
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse may have legal options under Rhode Island law, depending on the circumstances of their experience. Claims may involve abuse by priests, pastors, ministers, deacons, members of religious orders, or other individuals acting on behalf of religious organizations.
Survivors Abused as Children
Many claims involve abuse that occurred during childhood, even if it happened years ago.
Survivors Coming Forward Later in Life
Legal options may still be available depending on the facts of your case.
Religious Institutions
Claims may involve churches or other organizations that failed to prevent or respond to abuse.
Limited-Time Revival Window
A revival statute has temporarily reopened the window for eligible survivors to file claims.
Who Can File a Clergy
Sexual Abuse Claim?
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse may have legal options under Rhode Island law, depending on the circumstances of their experience. Claims may involve abuse by priests, pastors, ministers, deacons, members of religious orders, or other individuals acting on behalf of religious organizations.
Survivors Abused as Children
Many claims involve abuse that occurred during childhood, even if it happened years ago.
Survivors Coming Forward Later in Life
Legal options may still be available depending on the facts of your case.
Religious Institutions
Claims may involve churches or other organizations that failed to prevent or respond to abuse.
Limited-Time Revival Window
A revival statute has temporarily reopened the window for eligible survivors to file claims.
What Rhode Island's
Investigation Revealed
Rhode Island's investigation into clergy sexual abuse uncovered decades of reported allegations and institutional failures within the Diocese of Providence. Its findings brought greater transparency, helped validate survivors' experiences, and reinforced the importance of accountability.
50+
Credibly Accused Clergy
70+
Years of Allegations
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Attorney General Investigation
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Accountability
Settlements Recovered for Survivors of
Clergy Sexual Abuse
Our attorneys have recovered significant settlements for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, helping them pursue justice and hold religious institutions accountable. Representative recoveries include:
$14.2M
Recovered for six survivors of clergy sexual abuse
$3M
Recovered for a survivor of childhood clergy sexual abuse
$2.8M
Recovered in a church-operated summer camp abuse case
$1.5M
Recovered for a survivor abused by a clergy member
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AG Investigation
What the Investigation Found
A multi-year investigation by the Rhode Island Attorney General examined allegations of clergy sexual abuse involving the Diocese of Providence. The investigation identified more than 50 priests and deacons credibly accused of abusing children, documenting allegations spanning several decades. It also revealed patterns in how allegations were handled, prompting greater public awareness and institutional accountability.
The findings encouraged additional survivors to come forward and seek answers about their experiences. While no investigation can undo the harm caused, it helped bring long-overdue recognition to survivors and renewed conversations about legal rights and accountability in Rhode Island.
Finding Answers Can Be an Important First Step
Public investigations and institutional disclosures have made it possible to identify many clergy members who have been credibly accused of abuse. Access to this information may help survivors better understand their experiences and determine whether others have reported similar allegations.
Search Public Records By:
- Clergy member names
- Parishes and assignments
- Publicly reported allegations
- Available background information
Father Joseph Abruzzese
1990's
Monsignor John Allard
1970's - 2010's
Brother Roger C. Argencourt
1970's - 2000's
Father Daniel Azzarone
1970's - 2000's
Brother Robert (aka Peter) Barnes
1950's - 1980's
Father Francis Xavier Battel
1950's - 1960's
Father Roger Belhumeur
1960's - 1990's
Father Mario Bordignon
1950's - 1990's
Father Dennis Brodeur
1970's - 2000's
Father James Campbell
1970's - 2000's
Father Robert Carpentier
1960's - 2000's
Brother Vincent Cavanaugh
1960's
Father Paul Charland
1970's - 2010's
Father Eugene Corbesero
1970's - 2010's
Father John Crafton
1970's - 1980's
Father Joseph D'Angelo
1970's - 2000's
Monsignor Anthony DeAngelis
1930's - 1970's
Father Normand Demers
1950's - 2000's
Father Alfred Desrosiers
1960's - 1990's
Father Paul Desrosiers
1940's - 1980's
Father Louis Diogo
1950's - 2000's
Father Charles Dolan
1930's - 1970's
Father John Doran
1950's - 1990's
Monsignor Louis Dunn
1940's - 1990's
Monsignor Michael W. Dziob
1940's - 1990's
Brother Raphael Edes
1970's - 1990's
Father John Joseph Keough Feeney
1920's - 1970's
Father Oscar Ferland
1940's - 1990's
Father John Ferry
1950's - 1980's
Father Edmund Fitzgerald
1950's - 2000's
Father John H. Flanagan
1930's - 1970's
Deacon Laurence Gagnon
1970's - 2010's
Father William Gillooly
1940's - 1980's
Father Timothy Gorton
1980's - 2010's
Father Rene Guertin
1940's - 1980's
Father Richard Holden
1960's - 1980's
Father James Jackson
2020's
Father Edward Kelley
1960's - 2010's
Father Joseph Gerard Raymond Lacasse
1950's - 1990's
Father Michael LaMountain
1970's - 1990's
Father Norman Leboeuf
1940's - 1980's
Father Paul Henry Leech
1970's - 1980's
Father Roland Lepire
1970's - 2000's
Father Alfred Lonardo
1960's - 2000's
Father Philip Magaldi
1960's - 2000's
Father Thomas Dente Kofi Manu
1980's - 2000's
Father Robert Marcantonio
1960's - 1990's
Father Joseph McCra
1930's - 1960's
Father Robert McIntyre
1960's - 1990's
Father Barry Meehan
1970's - 2010's
Father Richard Meglio
1970's - 1980's
Father Adrien Menard
1940's - 1970's
Father Edmond Micarelli
1960's - 1990's
Father William O'Connell
1950's - 1990's
Father John Francis O'Neil
1930's - 1960's
Father William O'Neill
1960's - 1970's
Father John Powers
1960's
Father Hugh Rafferty
1960's
Father William Raiche
1930's - 1970's
Father Paul F. Reynolds
1960's - 2000's
Father Joseph Rocha
1960's - 1980's
Deacon Edward Sadowski
1970's - 2000's
Father Alfred Santagata
1950's - 1960's
Father Francis Santilli
1970's - 2020's
Father Peter Scagnelli
1970's - 1990's
Father John Gerard Brendan Smyth
1950's - 1990's
Father William Tanguay
1960's - 2000's
Father Peter L. Tedeschi
1960's - 1980's
Father John Tormey
1960's - 1970's
Father Paul Tousignant
1950's - 1960's
Father Biagio Samuel Turillo
1940's - 1990's
Father Armand Ventre
1950's - 1990's
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We understand that privacy is an important concern for many survivors. If you have questions about sharing your information, our team can explain how your information is handled before you decide whether to move forward.
Possibly. Rhode Island law has changed over time, and the legal options available depend on the facts of your case. We can review your situation during a confidential consultation.
You do not need to have every detail or document before reaching out. During your consultation, we will discuss your situation and explain what information may be helpful.
Our offender lookup allows you to search publicly available information about clergy members who have been credibly accused. If you do not find a name, it does not necessarily mean legal options are unavailable.