Sexual Abuse Law Blog
July 2026
Father James M. Silva – Diocese of Providence
Father James M. Silva Ordained: 1967 Status: Convicted / Indicted Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father James M. Silva Father...
July 2026
Father Peter Scagnelli – Diocese of Providence
Father Peter Scagnelli Ordained: 1976 Status: Settled Deceased: 2017 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Peter Scagnelli Father Peter Scagnelli was ordained...
July 2026
Father Francis Santilli – Diocese of Providence
Father Francis Santilli Ordained: 1980 Status: Sued / Suspended Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Francis Santilli Father Francis Santilli...
July 2026
Father Alfred Santagata – Diocese of Providence
Father Alfred Santagata Ordained: 1943 Status: Accused Deceased: 1967 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Alfred Santagata Father Alfred Santagata was ordained...
July 2026
Deacon Edward Sadowski, Jr. – Diocese of Providence
Deacon Edward Sadowski, Jr. Ordained: 1977 Status: Convicted Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Deacon Edward Sadowski, Jr. Deacon Edward Sadowski,...
July 2026
Father Joseph James Rocha – Diocese of Providence
Father Joseph James Rocha Religious Order: Dominican Order / Order of Preachers Ordained: 1966 Status: Guilty Plea / Accused Deceased: 2009 Assignment History Summary of...
July 2026
Father Paul F. Reynolds – Diocese of Providence
Father Paul F. Reynolds Ordained: 1965 Status: Accused Deceased: 2017 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Paul F. Reynolds Father Paul F....
July 2026
Father William J. Raiche – Diocese of Providence
Father William J. Raiche Ordained: 1932 Status: Accused Deceased: 1983 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William J. Raiche Father William J....
July 2026
Father Hugh P. Rafferty – Diocese of Providence
Father Hugh P. Rafferty Ordained: 1964 Status: Accused / Laicized Deceased: 2001 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Hugh P. Rafferty Father...