Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests

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Published
January 13, 2019

Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests

The regional body's report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church's transparency push after years of turmoil.
Published
December 24, 2018

For new priest, a year of ‘firsts’ culminates with Christmas Eve Mass

Before about 50 people at St. Christopher Parish on Peaks Island, the Rev. Kevin Upham sets out 'to bring the message of joy and unconditional love of Christ.'
Published
November 28, 2018

Sex-abuse case against defrocked priest rests with York County jury

The panel will resume deliberations early Thursday, after three days of testimony in the case of a former Boston clergyman accused of molesting boys in Maine decades ago.
Published
November 27, 2018

Second accuser testifies his Boston-area parish priest abused him for years in Maine

Keith Townsend, now 44, says Ronald Paquin plied him with alcohol and assaulted him repeatedly during trips to a Kennebunkport campground in the 1980s.
Published
November 26, 2018

As trial of ex-priest opens, former altar boy says defendant befriended him, then abused him

The initial witness to testify against Ronald Paquin says the sexual contact occurred in the 1980s at multiple locations, including a motel and campground in Kennebunkport.
Published
November 21, 2018

TV station’s probe of abuse cases adds to scrutiny of former Maine bishop

WKBW in Buffalo reports on how Richard Malone, now the bishop in western New York, dealt with two priests while overseeing the Diocese of Portland.
Published
November 19, 2018

Ex-priest who went to jail in Boston abuse scandal now set to stand trial in Maine

A jury is selected in the trial of Ronald Paquin, who is accused of abusing two boys during trips to Kennebunk during the 1980s.
Published
October 27, 2018

U.S. prosecutors instruct U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, clergy to preserve records on sexual abuse

Investigators expand their inquiry into predatory behavior beyond Pennsylvania dioceses.
Published
October 12, 2018

Washington, D.C.’s archbishop is out amid scandals over his handling of sexual abuse claims

A Vatican statement Friday said Pope Francis had accepted Wuerl's resignation but named no replacement.
Published
September 24, 2018

Ex-priest, Cheverus teacher goes to prison for sexually assaulting Freeport boy

The 30-year-old man who was abused decades ago by James Talbot faced the former priest in court and recalled the 'pure terror' of going to church.