Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Father Anthony A. DeAngelis – Diocese of Providence

Father Anthony A. DeAngelis Also Known As: Monsignor Anthony DeAngelis Ordained: 1935 Status: Accused; publicly accused by the Diocese of Providence Deceased: 1990 Assignment History...

Father Joseph D’Angelo – Diocese of Providence

Father Joseph D’Angelo Ordained: 1979 Status: Settled; laicized in 2006 Deceased: 2026 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Joseph D’Angelo Father Joseph...

Father John Crafton – Diocese of Providence

Father John Crafton Religious Order: Missionary Society of St. Columban Ordained: 1940 Status: Accused Deceased: 1989 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father...

Brother Peter Claver – Diocese of Providence

Brother Peter Claver  Also Known As: Claver Racine, Leo Racine Religious Order: Brothers of the Sacred Heart Final Vows: 1923 Status: Settled Deceased: 1975 Assignment...

Sister Mary Claudine – Diocese of Providence

Sister Mary Claudine Full Name: Sister M. Claudine Picard; Also Known As: Gert Picard Religious Order: Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Status: Settled Deceased:...

Father Geoffrey Chase – Diocese of Providence

Father Geoffrey Chase Religious Order: Order of Saint Benedict Ordained: 1959 Status: Accused Deceased: 2023 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Geoffrey...

Father Paul Charland – Diocese of Providence

Father Paul Charland Ordained: 1971 Status: Accused; removed from public ministry in 2011 Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Paul...

Could the Diocese of Providence File for Bankruptcy After...

For decades, many survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Rhode Island were told it was simply too late to pursue justice. That changed on July...

How Much Is a Sexual Abuse Settlement Worth?

If you are asking how much a sexual abuse settlement is worth, you are likely standing at the start of a hard and courageous decision....