The Diocesan Response to the Abuse Crisis

A Commitment to Transparency and Healing

Because the sexual abuse of minors affects the entire Church, all members of the Church share in a common mission to work towards its prevention while bringing the healing presence of Christ to bear wherever possible. In the enactment of our diocesan Child Protection and Outreach Policy, the diocese has a strong and long-standing commitment to utilize every means possible to protect the well-being of all children and young people involved in diocesan schools, parishes and youth programs. As part of the diocese's ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability and the hope of continued healing for the survivors of abuse, the list is being published following a full review. In addition to this review, all pertinent information was also fully considered by the Diocesan Review Board.

List of all Clergy with Credible Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors

A complete review of clergy files within the Diocese of Providence has concluded. A list of clergy found to have credible allegation of abuse is now available. Click below for the names of clergy that have served in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and have a credible allegation of sexual abuse. The following list was compiled from the best information available at this time.

Assistance is available

To those who have been abused, and have not contacted law enforcement or diocesan officials, please know that we and others are here for you.  The Diocese urges anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse, or with  knowledge of such abuse, by any priest, deacon, religious lay employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Providence to report the information to the  Rhode Island State Police Major Crimes Unit at (401) 764-0142, the RI Child Protective Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Systems at 1-800-RI-CHILD (1-800-742-4453), the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office at (401) 274-4400 and/or Kevin O’Brien, Director of the Office of Compliance, at (401) 941-0760 or email [email protected]. They may also contact, Victim Assistance Coordinator, Dr. Michael Hansen, Director of the Office of Outreach and Prevention at (401) 946-0728 or email [email protected] to learn about pastoral outreach programs.