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Father Alan E. Caparella was a priest who served in the Archdiocese of Boston, MA, including an assignment at St. Leonard’s Parish in Boston, MA. In September 2013, an attorney representing the victim announced that a civil settlement had been reached on behalf of an individual who alleged sexual abuse by Caparella. The alleged abuse reportedly occurred between 1979 and 1983 while Caparella was serving at St. Leonard’s.
Public disclosures surrounding the settlement brought renewed attention to historical allegations involving clergy assigned within Boston area parishes. Although the claim surfaced years after the alleged abuse, the civil resolution represented a formal acknowledgment of the survivor’s report through the legal process.
Caparella’s ministry concluded prior to the public disclosure of the allegation. At the time of his death on March 31, 1991, he was assigned to Holy Ghost Church in Whitman, MA. Because the allegation emerged decades later, it did not result in criminal proceedings. Like many historical clergy abuse matters, the claim instead proceeded through civil litigation, where evidentiary standards and statutes governing survivor claims differ from criminal court.
With decades of dedicated advocacy, we have held abusers and institutions accountable, helping survivors secure justice and the resources to move forward.
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.
For survivors of sexual abuse by Father Alan E. Caparella, civil litigation may offer a path toward accountability even when the accused is deceased. Massachusetts law may permit survivors to bring claims against religious institutions whose actions or inaction may have enabled abuse to occur.
These cases may examine institutional responsibility, including hiring practices, supervision, and responses to prior concerns. When evidence shows that Church leadership failed to act on warning signs or protect minors in their care, civil liability may follow. Legal proceedings may also compel disclosure of internal records that clarify what officials knew and how they responded.
Compensation in civil matters may address therapy costs, emotional harm, and the long-term psychological impact of clergy abuse. Yet financial recovery represents only one aspect of justice. Many survivors pursue claims to obtain acknowledgment, public accountability, and validation of experiences that were silenced for years.
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
and helping them seek a measure of justice.
Massachusetts Disclaimer:Herman Law has a multistate practice representing victims of sexual abuse in civil cases. A Herman Law attorney is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Each case is different, and results in prior cases do not assure a similar outcome in future cases. If there is no recovery, no fees or expenses will be charged. Attorney Advertising by Jenny Rossman.
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