Quincy Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse

[Ian David]

Quincy Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse

BOSTON (WBZ) ― A Quincy priest accused of sexually abusing children 50 years ago has been placed on administrative leave, according to the Archdiocese of Boston.

Father Dominic Menna of St. Mary's Church will remain on leave while the investigation into the charges against him continues.

"I recognize that news of these allegations may be a source of distress for many people," stated Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley. "My prayers and concern are with all people who are impacted by this matter. I remain committed to doing everything possible to protect our children, to further the healing process and to rebuild trust."

More:
http://wbztv.com/local/quincy.priest.abuse.2.1748981.html

[Ian David]

1. Quincy parishioners shocked by decades-old priest sexual abuse allegations

Quincy parishioners shocked by decades-old priest sexual abuse allegations

By Dennis Tatz
The Patriot Ledger
Posted Jun 14, 2010 @ 07:41 AM
QUINCY —

An elderly priest at St. Mary’s Church in West Quincy has been accused of sexually abusing children 50 years ago.

As a result of the allegations, the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston said Sunday it had placed 82-year-old Rev. F. Dominic Menna on administrative leave.

After learning about the allegations, the Archdiocese said it immediately notified law enforcement authorities and began a preliminary investigation of its own.

Earlier this year, the Archdiocese tapped former Plymouth County prosecutor Mark Dunderdale as director of its new office of Professional Standards and Oversight. Part of his job is to ensure that past problems, such as ignoring allegations of sexual abuse by priests, aren’t repeated.

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http://www.patriotledger.com/news/cops_and_courts/x1980744485/Quincy-parishioners-shocked-by-decades-old-priest-sexual-abuse-allegations

[unhappycamper]

2. Nothing new.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_sex_abuse_cases