Father Edward Paquette Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1957 Removed: 1963 Laicized: 2009 Assigned as follows: 1972-1974 Christ the King (Rutland, VT) 1975-1976 St. Augustine (Montpelier, VT) 1976-1978 Christ the King (Burlington, VT) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Edward Paquette: Father Edward Paquette was ordained for the Diocese of Fall River in Massachusetts. He…
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BURLINGTON SEXUAL ABUSE
Fr. Alfred Willis – Diocese of Burlington
Father Alfred Willis Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1976 Removed: 1980 Laicized: 1985 Assigned as follows: 1976-1979 St. Augustine (Montpelier, VT) 1979-1980 St. Ann (Milton, VT) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Alfred Willis: Father Alfred Willis served in Vermont for approximately 5 years. According to media reports, in early 1978, St. Anthony parishioners reported to Bishop John Marshall that Father…
Fr. Leo Courcy Jr. – Diocese of Burlington
Father Leo Courcy Jr. Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1962 Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave: 1965-1966, 1979-1980 Inpatient Evaluation/Treatment: 1967-1970 Removed: 1993 Laicized: 2009 Assigned as follows: 1962 – 1965 St. Anthony (Burlington, VT) 1965 -1967 Absent from Burlington Diocese on “Sick Leave” 1966 …
Fr. Andrew Quillen (a/k/a Br. Mark L. Quillen) – Diocese of Burlington
Father Andrew Quillen (a/k/a Brother Mark L. Quillen) Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1990 Removed: 2003 Assigned as follows: 1990-1994 St. Michael (Brattleboro, VT) 1994 St. Lawrence (Essex Junction, VT) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Andrew Quillen (a/k/a Br. Mark L. Quillen): Father Andrew Quillen (a/k/a Br. Mark L. Quillen) was…
Fr. John “Jack” Kenney – Diocese of Burlington
Father John “Jack” Kenney Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1957 Removed: 2006 Assigned as follows: 1957-1962 St. Charles (Bellows Falls, VT) 1962-1965 St. Joseph (Burlington, VT) 1965-1966 St. James (Island Pond, VT) 1966-1992 Released for U.S. Air Force service 1992-1994 U.S. Army 1994 St.…
Fr. John Lanoue – Diocese of Burlington
Father John Lanoue Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1940 Died: 1980 Assigned as follows: St. Michael’s College Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John Lanoue: Father John Lanoue taught history at St. Michael’s College until 1975, and also assisted at a local church. He died in June 1980. According to media reports, in August 2019, his name appeared publicly on the…
Fr. James F. Foley – Diocese of Burlington
Father James F. Foley Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1949 Died: 2002 Assigned as follows: 1949 St. Anthony (White River Junction, VT) 1949-1953 St. Augustine (Montpelier, VT) 1953-1954 St. Raphael (Poultney, VT) 1954-1960 St. Mark (Burlington, VT) 1960-1966 St. Patrick (Fairfield, VT) 1966-1970 St.…
Fr. Stephen Nichols – Diocese of Burlington
Father Stephen Nichols Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1986 Resigned: 2007 Laicized: 2015 Assigned as follows: 1986-1989 Christ the King (Rutland, VT) 1989-1991 St. John the Evangelist (St. Johnsbury, VT) 1991-1993 St. Mary (St. Albans, VT) 1993-1996 Sacred Heart (Troy, VT) 1996-2000 Sacred Heart, (Troy, VT); St. Ignatius (Lowell, VT) 2000-2007 …
Fr. Dennis J. LaRoche – Diocese of Burlington
Father Dennis J. LaRoche Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1974 Left ministry: 1993 Assigned as follows: November 1987-June 1989 St. Joseph Cathedral (Burlington, VT) June 1989 – August 1992 St. John Vianney (South Burlington, VT) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Dennis J. LaRoche: Father Dennis J. LaRoche was ordained in the Maryknoll order. He served…
Fr. Forrest Rouelle – Diocese of Burlington
Father Forrest Rouelle Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1956 Died: 1998 Assigned as follows: 1956 Our Lady of the Snows Home for Girls (Randolph, VT) 1956-1957 Don Bosco Home for Boys (Burlington, VT) 1957-1962 St. Paul (Barton, VT) 1962-1965 St. Francis of Assisi, and Vermont State Prison (Windsor,…