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Brother Donald J. O’Toole, also known as “Brother Alois,” joined the Xaverian Brothers in 1935 and served in high schools and missions across the United States and abroad, including Louisville, KY; the Bronx and White Plains, NY; Baltimore, MD; East Africa; and Shrewsbury, MA. As a member of the Xaverian Brothers religious order, he served at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, which is located within the Archdiocese of Boston. On July 12, 2019, the Xaverian Order publicly named him on its list of members with credible or established offenses of sexual abuse against minors.
Brother O’Toole was removed from ministry in 1989 following allegations of sexual abuse that occurred in Massachusetts between the late 1950s and early 1980s. According to the Xaverian Brothers, these allegations were unrelated to students at Xaverian schools. He passed away in Venice, Florida, in 2006 at the age of 90. He also appears on the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s list of accused clergy, released on July 23, 2019, He is also listed in Appendix A of the Maryland Attorney General’s Report dated April 5, 2023, which identifies him among clergy associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore who are credibly accused of abuse occurring outside of Maryland.
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For over two decades, we have focused solely on advocating for survivors, combining legal skill with compassion to guide them toward justice and healing.
We are honored to have guided thousands of survivors through the legal process, offering support, advocacy, and the resources they need to reclaim their lives.
Survivors of Brother Donald J. O’Toole may carry lifelong impacts from childhood sexual abuse, including emotional trauma, psychological distress, and disrupted relationships. Civil litigation may offer survivors a path to recognition and formal acknowledgment of the abuse. Legal claims may examine not only the individual’s conduct but also the role of the Xaverian Order and affiliated institutions in supervising Brother O’Toole and in responding to the 1989 report of abuse.
Depending on the circumstances, Massachusetts law may allow for civil actions despite delayed reporting, recognizing the psychological and social barriers that prevent survivors from coming forward earlier. Civil remedies may provide financial compensation, formal acknowledgment of survivors’ experiences, and a public record documenting the abuse. An attorney can help you understand whether your potential claim may be viable.
Pursuing justice also supports institutional accountability — helping to ensure that similar misconduct is prevented in the future. Civil litigation that addresses institutional oversight failures can reinforce accountability standards and contribute to child protection reform within religious institutions.
Every survivor deserves compassion and acknowledgment. This video explains how civil law empowers individuals harmed by clergy abuse to pursue accountability and closure. Justice extends beyond courtrooms; it allows survivors to reclaim their voice and aids them on their healing journey. Survivors across Massachusetts continue proving that truth carries strength and healing begins with being heard.
Our experienced and compassionate team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and support staff have extensive training in working with sexual abuse victims.
These cases are complex; however, our team are experts in these types of cases and will diligently ensure our clients are compensated for full and fair value. We always do our best to help our clients heal by giving them a voice
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