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Father Eugene M. O’Sullivan served in multiple parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston. In 1964, a private complaint was made to Cardinal Cushing that O’Sullivan had sexually abused an altar boy. Multiple additional allegations arose at his first parish, and he was subsequently transferred to three other parishes — each time following multiple complaints of sexual misconduct.
In 1984, Father O’Sullivan pleaded guilty to raping an altar boy and was sentenced to five years’ probation on the condition that he have no contact with children. Rather than being removed from ministry, he was transferred to the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey, where he continued working in four additional parishes. He was recalled to Boston in 1992, retired, and granted senior priest status. His involuntary laicization was announced in 2005. His name was included on the Archdiocese of Boston’s public list of accused priests in August 2011. He passed away in 2019.
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.
Individuals who were sexually abused by Father O’Sullivan may have experienced lasting emotional and psychological harm that has persisted for years or decades. If you were harmed by Father O’Sullivan, you are encouraged to speak with an attorney about your legal rights and potential civil options, even if the abuse occurred many years ago.
Massachusetts law may provide options for survivors who did not come forward until long after the abuse occurred. The availability of civil claims depends on the specific circumstances of each case, and an attorney can help evaluate what options may be available to you.
Civil litigation may provide financial compensation, public recognition of the harm suffered, and a formal record that preserves a survivor’s account. Pursuing legal action may also promote institutional accountability — encouraging dioceses to implement safeguards and prevent future harm. By bringing these failures to light, survivors may help protect others and contribute to meaningful systemic reform. Civil remedies serve both a deeply personal purpose and a broader one: affirming that survivors deserve to be heard and that institutions bear responsibility for the clergy they supervised.
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.
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