Fr. William M. Walsh
One case settled in 2007. Attorney Mitchell Garabedian stated that he represented a man who alleged he was abused a dozen times by Walsh at age 12 in 1985-1986, at St Joseph’s in Hyde Park. Some abuse in St. Joseph’s, and at Blessed Sacrament in Jamaica Plain and in New Hampshire. Documents in file also allege abuse at Blessed Sacrament and St. Mary of the Annunciation Church in Danvers. ‘Third-hand’ allegation investigated in 1980; deemed unsubstantiated. Second investigation in 1991. At least two letters sent to the archdiocese after 1/2001 contained allegations but no formal complaints. Review board found in 2003 that anonymous accusations were not cause to suspend. Personnel file released in 1/2004. In late 2003 or early 2004 a person came forward with specific allegations; placed on leave pending further investigation. Voluntary laicization announced 7/19/2011. Included on the archdiocese’s list in 8/2011.
- Boston Herald 01.15.04
- Associated Press 01.31.04
- Boston Herald 02.01.04
- The Pilot 02.06.04
- Archdiocese of Boston 09.17.04
- Patriot Ledger 07.19.11
- Boston Channel 07.20.11
- Salem News 07.20.11
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
- Salem News 08.26.11
- The Patch 09.01.11
- Jamaica Plain Gazette 09.09.11
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