Providence Diocese: Retired Priest Removed for Allegations of Sexual Abuse

By Annie Shalvey
WPRI
June 30, 2016

http://www.bishop-accountability.org/AbuseTracker/Providence%20Diocese:%20Retired%20priest%20removed%20for%20allegations%20of%20sexual%20abuse

The Providence Diocese announced the removal of a retired priest from the priesthood on Thursday, due to allegations of sexual abuse.

According to the Diocese, Father Samuel Turillo, now 95, is “prohibited from exercising the sacred ministry after the Diocese received a credible accusation regarding alleged sexual misconduct.”

The Diocese said the incident involved a minor and took place approximately 60 years ago.

Turillo had several assignments around Rhode Island from 1946 until his retirement in 1994.