Father William Gallagher
Diocese of Burlington
Ordained: 1965
Died: 2003
Assignment History
- 1965-1966 St. Monica (Barre, VT)
- 1966-1970 Christ the King (Rutland, VT)
- 1970-1972 St. John the Evangelist (St. Johnsbury, VT)
- 1972-1975 Cathedral (Burlington, VT)
- 1975-1981 St. James (Island Pond, VT)
- 1981-2002 Our Lady of the Snows (Woodstock, VT)
- 2001-2002 Our Lady of the Mountains (Killington, VT)
Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father William Gallagher:
According to media reports, Father William Gallagher served in the Diocese of Burlington in Vermont for approximately 37 years. In May 2002, he was placed on administrative leave but then resigned. One month later, in June, he retired. He died in October 2003.
In August 2019, Father ‘s name appeared publicly on the Diocese of Burlington’s list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors.
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