Father Norman Leboeuf

Ordained: 1937

Status: Accused

Deceased: 1983

Assignment History

1941: Sacred Heart Church (Pawtucket, RI)
1941-1957: Our Lady of Providence Seminary (Warwick, RI)
1957: St. Jude Church (Lincoln, RI)
1957-1964: St. Michael Church (Providence, RI)
1964-1968: St. Agnes Church (Providence, RI)
1968-1980: St. Edward Church (Pawtucket, RI)

Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Norman Leboeuf

Father Norman Leboeuf was ordained a priest in 1937 and served in the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island for several decades. He is one of several Catholic clergy members connected to Rhode Island clergy sexual abuse lawsuits involving the Diocese of Providence.

According to BishopAccountability.org, Leboeuf was publicly named as accused in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report on child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence. 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.

According to The Providence Journal, Leboeuf also served as director of the Pawtucket Public Library for many years and as director of the Diocesan Priest Choir from 1950 to 1969. Leboeuf died on March 30, 1983.

Allegations Against Father Norman Leboeuf at St. Agnes Church

According to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report, a man reported to the Diocese in 2018 that Leboeuf sexually abused him when he was 14 or 15 years old in 1965 or 1966, while Leboeuf was assigned to St. Agnes Church in Providence.

The complainant alleged that after he served as an altar boy at a wedding, Leboeuf fondled him during a car ride home. He also reportedly said that Leboeuf later called him at home and asked him to come to the St. Agnes rectory so he could apologize in person. Once there, Leboeuf allegedly tried to kiss him and touch his genitals, but the complainant was able to leave.

According to BishopAccountability.org, the complainant said he told a close friend about the incidents shortly after they happened. Rhode Island State Police later interviewed that friend in 2024, and the friend reportedly confirmed that the complainant had disclosed the abuse when they were teenagers.

Diocese of Providence Response to Father Norman Leboeuf Allegation

According to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report, the allegation was presented to the Diocesan Review Board in February 2019, but there is no record of what, if anything, was determined or recommended. The Diocese also offered to coordinate counseling services for the complainant.

Leboeuf was not included when the Diocese of Providence published its 2019 list of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor. According to The Providence Journal, the complainant publicly questioned why Leboeuf was omitted from the Diocese list after he had reported the allegation.

Leboeuf was included on the Rhode Island Attorney General's list of credibly accused clergy in Appendix A of the Attorney General’s 2026 report on child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence. Based on the available source information, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Father Norman Leboeuf

Can I sue for sexual abuse by a priest 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?

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 Father Norman Leboeuf listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Providence?

Based on the available source information, no. Father Norman Leboeuf 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. However, he was included in Appendix A of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report on child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence.

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 and other clergy connected to the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island. If you need a lawyer because you were sexually abused by a priest or clergy member in Rhode Island, contact our office today. Although many years have passed, those abused by a priest or clergy member in Rhode Island 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.

Father Norman Leboeuf – Diocese of Providence