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Father Eugene P. Sullivan was ordained in 1968 and served in leadership roles within the Archdiocese of Boston, including as Superintendent of Archdiocesan Schools during the late 1970s. In 2005, he was sued by a man who alleged that Sullivan molested him in 1977 when he was 15 years old while driving him to Camp Fatima in New Hampshire. The same plaintiff also alleged abuse by two other priests.
Sullivan denied the allegation, stating that the plaintiff had mistaken him for Eugene O’Sullivan, a known abuser. The Archdiocese’s Review Board found the charge unsubstantiated, and in January 2009, Cardinal Seán O’Malley returned Sullivan to active ministry. The civil lawsuit was settled in December 2008 for $475,000. Sullivan was later included on the Archdiocese’s list of accused clergy under the “unsubstantiated” category, with no restrictions noted on his ministry. He was granted Senior Priest status in October 2013 and served as priest in residence at Sacred Heart Parish in Roslindale until March 2024, when he moved to Regina Cleri, the Archdiocese’s retirement facility for priests. He has also been accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy in 1970 at St. Joseph’s in Holbrook.
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.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse may seek justice through civil court, even when Church review boards deem allegations unsubstantiated. Civil claims operate under a different legal standard than internal investigations and provide an independent forum for evaluating evidence.
A civil lawsuit can allow survivors to pursue compensation for emotional suffering, mental anguish, pain and suffering in the past and future, and permanent disfigurement. These cases may also address whether Church leadership responded appropriately to allegations and whether sufficient safeguards were in place to protect minors. Civil litigation may lead to a negotiated settlement or proceed to trial, depending on the evidence and procedural posture.
For many survivors, pursuing a claim is about acknowledgment and accountability as much as financial recovery. Understanding the distinction between internal Church findings and civil court proceedings empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their legal options. Each survivor’s path toward healing is personal, and access to accurate information is an important step in determining whether to move forward with a civil action.
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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