Brother Peter Claver

Peter Claver Catholic Brother Diocese of Providence

Also Known As: Claver Racine, Leo Racine

Religious Order: Brothers of the Sacred Heart

Final Vows: 1923

Status: Settled

Deceased: 1975

Assignment History

Dates unknown: Schools operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in New England and Canada
1970: Sacred Heart School (Andover, MA)
Dates unknown: Catholic school in Rhode Island

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Brother Peter Claver

Brother Peter Claver, born Claver Racine, was a member of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. According to BishopAccountability.org, Claver professed final vows in 1923 and worked as a teacher and administrator in schools operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in New England and Canada.

Claver reportedly became superior of Sacred Heart School in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1970. He died in April 1975.

According to BishopAccountability.org, at least one claim involving Brother Peter Claver was settled in 2012. The claim reportedly involved allegations of sexual abuse at a school in Rhode Island.

The publicly available source information does not provide additional details about the alleged abuse, including the name of the Rhode Island school, the age of the alleged victim, or the specific years when the alleged abuse occurred.

Brother Peter Claver’s name appears in public clergy abuse records in connection with a settled claim involving alleged abuse in the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked Questions About Brother Peter Claver

Can I sue for sexual abuse by a priest or brother in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island’s new two-year revival window, beginning July 1, 2026, allows survivors of child sexual abuse to file claims that were previously blocked by the statute of limitations. You can bring a claim during this two-year window regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred. Because there is a deadline to file your claim, survivors should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

How long do I have to sue for sexual abuse in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island’s new law creates a two-year window for certain older child sexual abuse claims beginning July 1, 2026. Claims must be filed by June 30, 2028. Survivors should not wait, because it may be necessary to gather relevant documents, investigate the claim, and determine the appropriate parties to sue.

Can the Diocese of Providence be sued for my sexual abuse by a priest or brother in Rhode Island?

Possibly. Survivors may have claims against the Diocese of Providence or another Catholic institution, including parishes and schools, if there is evidence that the institution knew or should have known about the risk of abuse and failed to protect children. Horowitz Law attorneys can review the facts of your case and explain your legal options.

Was Brother Peter Claver listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Providence?

Based on the available source information, no. Brother Peter Claver was named in connection with at least one settled claim involving alleged sexual abuse at a school in Rhode Island, but he does not appear to be included on the Diocese of Providence list of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor.

Rhode Island Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Rhode Island’s new law creates a two-year revival window, beginning July 1, 2026, for certain older child sexual abuse claims. Horowitz Law is bringing these lawsuits in Rhode Island and has collected evidence of the Diocese of Providence’s negligence. The revival window allows survivors of clergy sexual abuse to pursue claims that were previously blocked by the statute of limitations. Filing deadlines will apply, so survivors should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Horowitz Law Is Here to Help

Horowitz Law is a law firm representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests, brothers, religious order members, and other clergy in the Diocese of Providence. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest, brother, or clergy member in Rhode Island, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by Catholic clergy in the Diocese of Providence may have legal options due to Rhode Island’s new two-year revival window for certain child sexual abuse claims, but filing deadlines will apply, so do not delay in reaching out to us.

Brother Peter Claver – Diocese of Providence