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Father Fiori Dominic Menna served as a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, Massachusetts, beginning with his ordination in 1958. His first assignment was at St. Mary’s Parish in Quincy, where he served for approximately ten years. He subsequently served at St. Florence Parish in Wakefield and at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Revere, before returning to St. Mary’s in 2001 as a senior priest in residence.
In June 2010, the Archdiocese of Boston placed Father Menna on administrative leave following allegations that he had sexually abused children approximately 50 years earlier. According to published reports, more than one person had come forward with claims of abuse. One civil complaint was filed on behalf of a man alleging he was abused as an altar boy at St. Mary’s between 1963 and 1968. A separate claim alleged that Father Menna sexually abused a boy who was approximately six to seven years old during 1968 and 1969, also during his time at St. Mary’s. The Archdiocese immediately notified law enforcement upon receiving the allegations. The Norfolk County District Attorney subsequently declined to pursue criminal charges, determining that the applicable statute of limitations had expired.
Father Menna’s case proceeded both civilly and canonically. The Archdiocese included him on its published list of accused clergy, and following a canonical process, he was ultimately assigned to a life of prayer and penance — the Church’s designation for clergy found to have committed abuse who are not suited to formal dismissal from the clerical state due to age or infirmity. Father Menna passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 97.
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Massachusetts law recognizes that survivors of childhood sexual abuse often require years or decades before they are able to come forward. Civil actions may allow survivors to seek acknowledgment of harm, financial redress, and a documented record of what occurred. Even when a priest has passed away, civil remedies may remain available and may provide survivors with a measure of validation and recognition that their experiences matter. Civil litigation may also contribute to transparency and public awareness, potentially highlighting systemic failures that allowed abuse to persist.
For survivors who choose to pursue civil accountability, the process may offer an opportunity to have their experiences formally recognized and to hold institutions responsible for how they responded — or failed to respond — to allegations of abuse. Speaking out may give survivors the opportunity to contribute to a more complete institutional record and to support efforts to prevent future harm.
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