Sexual Abuse Law Blog
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...
July 2026
Father John Aquinas Powers – Diocese of Providence
Father John Aquinas Powers Religious Order: Dominican Order / Order of Preachers Ordained: 1952 Status: Accused Deceased: 2010 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations...
July 2026
Father John N. Petrocelli – Diocese of Providence
Father John N. Petrocelli Ordained: 1971 Status: Charged Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John N. Petrocelli Father John N....
July 2026
Father William J. O’Neill – Diocese of Providence
Father William J. O’Neill Ordained: 1968 Status: Accused / Laicized Deceased: 2000 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William J. O’Neill Father...
July 2026
Father John Francis O’Neil – Diocese of Providence
Father John Francis O’Neil Ordained: 1937 Status: Accused Deceased: 1978 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John Francis O’Neil Father John Francis...