Fr. John P. Carroll

Ordained: 1953
Status: Unsubstantiated

Died: 07/8/2021
Diocese: Archdiocese of Boston MA

Removed from Boston assignment in 1963 after “true allegation of sexual misconduct with an adult woman.” Sent as extern priest to the Pittsburgh PA diocese and worked in at least six parishes. Returned to Boston in 1972. Accused in 1997 of raping a boy in the early 1960s at St. Michael’s in Elizabeth PA. Carroll denied the allegation, told Cardinal Law. Kept in ministry until December 2003. The Pittsburgh Diocese waited 11 years after learning about allegations before notifying parishioners in 2014. In 9/2015 Carroll remains on administrative leave while steps being taken toward laicization. Living at a private assisted-living facility. In 9/2020 the Boston archdiocesan website shows that the allegation was unsubstantiated, and Carroll’s status was senior priest, ministry restricted. Carroll died 7/8/2021, at age 92.

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