Fr. James E. Gaudreau
Removed from assignment at St Joseph’s in Lynn as of 9/23/2012 after an allegation that he had abused a child in 2006. Placed on unpaid leave with no public ministry during archdiocesan investigation. Police were notified. Gaudreau had been at the parish since 1984, pastor since 1993. As of 9/15/2013 the District Attorney said he would not file criminal charges against Gaudreau. Resigned from parish in 11/2014; canonical process ongoing. On 9/10/2020 the archdiocese announced that Gaudreau had been found guilty by the Church of child abuse and his sentenced was affirmed by the Vatican to live a life of prayer and penance. Included on the archdiocese’s list of accused.
- CBS Boston 09.23.12
- Boston Globe 09.23.12
- The Republic 09.23.12
- Boston Globe 09.24.12
- Daily Item 09.24.12
- SNAP Statement 09.24.12
- Daily Item 09.25.12
- Boston Glofe 09.16.13
- CW 56 09.16.13
- Daily Item 09.16.13
- Item 09.17.13
- Daily Item 11.07.14
- Archdiocese of Boston 09.10.20
- Boston Globe 09.10.20
- Boston Herald 09.10.20
- Boston Globe 09.13.20
- Boston Archdiocese List 12.09.20
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