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Father Kelvin E. Iguabita-Rodriguez was a native of Colombia who was trained and ordained by the Archdiocese of Boston, graduating from St. John’s Seminary in Brighton as part of a special program for Spanish-speaking priests. He was ordained in May 1999 and served as a Parochial Vicar at All Saints Parish in Haverhill, Massachusetts. In July 2001, he was placed on medical leave. Prior to this action, the Archdiocese had identified three other known accusations of sexual abuse against him, one of which involved rape.
In January 2002, Iguabita-Rodriguez was arrested and charged with rape of a child in connection with the abuse of a minor girl at the parish. He was convicted on June 20, 2003 on four criminal counts — including rape of a child, indecent assault and battery, and unnatural acts with a child — and sentenced to 12 to 14 years in state prison. Following his criminal conviction, he was involuntarily laicized in February 2005 by order of the Holy See. Reports indicate that Iguabita-Rodriguez completed his prison term and was released in 2015; he is believed to have been deported at that time and was reportedly in Honduras, though this has not been independently confirmed. His inclusion on the Archdiocese of Boston’s list of accused clergy, published in August 2011, reflects the institution’s acknowledgment that the allegations against him had been concluded both criminally, by jury conviction, and canonically, by dismissal from the clerical state.
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Survivors of Father Iguabita-Rodriguez’s sexual abuse may have legal avenues in Massachusetts to pursue justice and accountability through civil courts. An attorney experienced in clergy abuse litigation can evaluate whether a civil claim is available based on your individual circumstances. Civil claims may allow survivors to seek compensation for physical and psychological harm, counseling costs, medical treatment, and other consequences stemming from abuse. Even where criminal proceedings have concluded, civil litigation can provide an essential acknowledgment of survivors’ experiences and affirm the seriousness of the harm suffered.
Pursuing a civil claim also offers survivors a voice in holding both the abuser and the institution accountable — particularly when organizational failures contributed to continued harm. Civil action can validate survivors’ experiences, create a formal record of wrongdoing, and encourage systemic reforms to protect others. Beyond financial restitution, engaging the civil legal system can empower survivors to reclaim a sense of autonomy over their healing journey. Civil action plays a critical role in restoring dignity, recognition, and a sense of justice to those affected.
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.
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