Fr. Edward Gelineau – Diocese of Burlington

| Apr 5, 2020 | Abuser Profiles, Catholic Church

Father Edward Gelineau 

Diocese of Burlington

Ordained: 1942

Died: 2010

Assigned as follows:

  • 1942-1945      Immaculate Heart of Mary (Rutland, VT)
  • 1945                Our Lady of Seven Dolors (Fair Haven, VT)
  • 1945-1950      St. Francis Xavier (Winooski, VT)
  • 1950-1957      Our Lady of the Lake (St. Albans, VT)
  • 1957-1966      Vermont Catholic Charities (Burlington, VT)
  • 1966-1976      Christ the King (Burlington, VT)
  • 1976-1990      Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Charlotte, VT)

Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Edward Gelineau:

According to media reports, Father Edward Gelineau served in Vermont for approximately 48 years. He retired in 1990, and died in 2010 at age 95. 

In August 2019, Father Gelineau‘s name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Burlington’s list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse of minors.

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