Sexual Abuse Law Blog
July 2026
Brother John Walderman – Diocese of Providence
Brother John Walderman Religious Order: Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC) Status: Accused / Criminal Charges Dismissed Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations... July 2026
Father Armand Ventre – Diocese of Providence
Father Armand Ventre Ordained: 1957 Status: Acquitted / Credibly Accused Deceased: 1999 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Armand Ventre Father Armand... July 2026
Father Biagio Samuel Turillo – Diocese of Providence
Father Biagio Samuel Turillo Ordained: 1946 Status: Accused / Suspended from Ministry Deceased: 2023 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Biagio Samuel... July 2026
Father Paul Tousignant – Diocese of Providence
Father Paul Tousignant Ordained: 1951 Status: Accused / Laicized Deceased: 1987 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Paul Tousignant Father Paul Tousignant... July 2026
Father John Tormey – Diocese of Providence
Father John Tormey Ordained: 1967 Status: Accused Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John Tormey Father John Tormey was ordained... July 2026
Rhode Island’s Two-Year Window to Sue for Clergy Abuse:...
For many survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Rhode Island, the courthouse doors stayed closed for years. A new state law reopens them, but only... July 2026
Father Peter Tedeschi – Diocese of Providence
Father Peter Tedeschi Ordained: 1960 Status: Publicly Accused Deceased: 1986 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Peter Tedeschi Father Peter Tedeschi was... July 2026
Father William Tanguay – Diocese of Providence
Father William Tanguay Ordained: 1969 Status: Settled / Removed from Ministry Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William Tanguay Father... July 2026
Father Brendan Smyth – Diocese of Providence
Father Brendan Smyth Also Known As: John Gerard Brendan Smyth Religious Order: Norbertine Order / Order of Prémontré Ordained: 1951 Status: Convicted Deceased: 1997 Assignment...