Rev. Monsignor John Allard on leave, State Police notified of allegation.
Update: Thirty years ago, Rev. Monsignor John Allard was assigned at Immaculate Conception in Cranston. Turnto10.com reports the priest has admitted to an improper relationship with a boy in 1981 at the church. Rev. Monsignor John Allard of St. Agatha and Precious Blood Parishes has resigned after an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor more than 30 years ago. According to a release posted by The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence on their website, the priest "has taken responsibility for his actions and has expressed his profound remorse for the harm he has caused." WPRI.com, which has also reported on this story, has posted a photo of Msgr. Allard with their coverage. Msgr. Allard has been placed on administrative leave, and…
Rev. Timothy Gorton removed after recent report of incidents 30 years ago.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has announced Rev. Timothy Gorton of Precious Blood Parish 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. 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…
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1:14 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
Dude, are you saying that once is okay? Rape is never okay.....this whole priest thing makes me wonder how anyone could be a catholic! It seems the whole system is screwed up....look at history and then tell me how you feel. This poor victim and John said he did it. Lets pray for you to get back to reality!!! more ›