Crime & Safety
Woonsocket Priest Defrocked For Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Rev. Timothy Gorton removed after recent report of incidents 30 years ago.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has announced Rev. Timothy Gorton of in Woonsocket has been removed from his duties after a recent allegation of sexual misconduct 30 years ago.
“The Diocese of Providence takes very seriously allegations of sexual abuse by a member of the Church. When allegations of misconduct by Rev. Timothy Gorton were received by the Diocese, allegations that date from approximately 30 years ago, law enforcement officials were notified immediately," reads the Diocese's statement.
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The Woonsocket Call, which has interviewed the victim, Gorton's nephew, reports there are no charges from the reported incidents from the Narragansett Police Department. The incidents occurred in Narragansett and Cumberland.
Gorton was named Assistant Pastor to St. Agatha Parish and Precious Blood Parish July 1, 2008.
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