50 Rhode Island Clergy Accused Of Sexually Abusing Children

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence on Monday released a bombshell report detailing every clergy member within the diocese "credibly accused" of sexual abuse of a minor since 1950. In total, 50 names were listed, including 19 living priests and deacons as well as 31 clergy members who are dead.

"As this list is made public, it is our hope that it provides healing and consolation to those who have been harmed and is a sign of our ongoing commitment to transparency and protecting children and youth," the diocese said in a statement.

Bishop Thomas Tobin ordered the release of the list, which was compiled by the diocese's Director of Compliance, a former state police detective, by sifting through decades of old files.

"In some instances, the Director made additional inquiries to corroborate and bolster certain allegations ... [or] consulted the Director of Outreach and Prevention and/or the Diocesan Review Board for further advice," the report said. "In all instances, however, the Director of Compliance ultimately exercised his own independent, expert judgment in determining whether to place particular clergy on the list."

Accused Clergy Members: Living

• Joseph Abbruzzese Age 60, Removed from Ministry 12/1/1993
• Daniel Azzarone Age 68, Removed from Ministry 11/1/2001
• Paul Charland Age 74, Removed from Ministry 8/26/2011
• Joseph D'Angelo Age, Removed from Ministry 7/1/1983
• Kevin Fisette Age 64, Removed from Ministry 8/24/2009
• Edmund Fitzgerald Age 90, Removed from Ministry 8/27/1998
• Timothy Gorton Age 63, Removed from Ministry 4/23/2012
• P. Henry Leech Age 69, Removed from Ministry 5/4/1984
• Roland Lepire Age 70, Removed from Ministry 2/9/1996
• Robert McIntyre Age 82, Removed from Ministry 3/30/1994
• Richard Meglio Age 77, Removed from Ministry 4/22/1988
• Edmund Micarelli Age 96, Removed from Ministry 4/17/1990
• John Petrocelli Age 73, Removed from Ministry 8/22/2002
• James Silva Age 79, Removed from Ministry 3/1/1993
• William Tanguay Age 76, Removed from Ministry 6/17/2002
• John Tormey Age 77, Resigned from Ministry 3/2/1979; Allegation received after resignation
• Samuel Turillo Age 98, Removed from Ministry 6/29/2016

Accused Deacons: Living

• Laurence Gagnon Age 78, Removed from Ministry 8/10/2011
• Edward SadowskiAge 76, Removed from Ministry 7/30/2001

Accused Clergy Memebers: Deceased

• John Allard Removed from Ministry 2/25/2013; Died 4/27/2018
• Roger Belhumeur Died 9/28/2010; Predeceased any allegation received
• Dennis Brodeur Died 1/1/2004; Predeceased any allegation received
• Robert Carpentier Removed from Ministry 4/9/1992; Died 5/9/2012
• Normand Demers Removed from Ministry 4/1/2002; Died 7/21/2018
• Alfred Desrosiers Removed from Ministry 4/2/1993; Died 2/15/2001
• Louis Diogo Removed from Ministry 5/10/2006; Died 4/4/2015
• Charles Dolan Died 11/5/1977; Predeceased any allegation received
• Louis Dunn Removed from Ministry 3/24/1994; Died 4/18/2001
• Oscar Ferland Predeceased any allegation received
• John Ferry Died 4/11/1988; Predeceased any allegation received
• William Gillooly Died 9/2/1989; Predeceased any allegation received
• Rene Guertin Died 1/23/1982; Predeceased any allegation received
• Richard Holden Died 3/23/1985; Predeceased any allegation received
• Michael La Mountain Removed from Ministry 3/3/1995; Died 8/25/2010
• Philip Magaldi Removed from Ministry 5/6/1992; Died 8/8/2008
• Robert Marcantonio Removed from Ministry 8/16/1989; Died 10/20/1999
• Barry Meehan Removed from Ministry 1/8/2013; Died 12/8/2016
• Adrian Menard Died 2/1/1976; Predeceased any allegation received
• William O'Connell Removed from Ministry 2/19/1985; Died 5/12/1996
• William O'Neill Left Ministry 7/10/1971; Died 5/3/2000; Predeceased any allegation received
• Hugh Rafferty Removed from Ministry 11/1/1974; Died 1/11/2001
• William Raiche Died 3/26/1983; Predeceased any allegation received
• Peter Scagnelli Removed from Ministry 1/1/1994; Died 7/12/2017
• Armand Ventre Removed from Ministry 7/5/1985; Died 12/27/99

Accused Religious Order Priests: Deceased

• James D. Campbell, M.S.C. Missionary of the Sacred Heart. Left the Diocese of Providence 9/1977; Removed from Ministry 3/2005 by M.S.C.; Died 2007
• John Aquinas Powers, O.P. Dominican Friar Province of St. Joseph. Left Diocese of Providence 9/1965; Removed from Ministry 2/2005 by Province of St. Joseph; Died 10/19/2010
• Joseph James Rocha, O.P. Dominican Friar Province of St. Joseph. Left Diocese of Providence 6/2/1986; Removed from Ministry 1988 by Province of St. Joseph; Died 2009
• John Gerard Brendan Smythm O. Praem., Norbertine Monk Belfast, Northern Ireland. Left Diocese of Providence 2/1968; Died in prison 8/22/1997

Publicly Accused Clergy: Deceased

• Anthony DeAngelis Died 1/23/1990; Predeceased any allegation received
• Peter Tedeschi Died 10/18/1986; Predeceased any allegation received