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Father Leo P. Landry was a Catholic priest ordained in 1958 and affiliated with the Congregation of the Sacred Stigmata, commonly known as the Stigmatine Fathers. He pleaded guilty in August 2004 to sexual abuse charges in Massachusetts and was subsequently sentenced to lifetime probation. Allegations against Landry span multiple decades, with reported victims in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
His ministry extended across several regions, including the Archdiocese of Boston, the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts, and the Diocese of Manchester in New Hampshire. He also served in Canada during portions of his ministry. Landry was laicized in 1972. Despite the volume of allegations and his guilty plea, he was notably omitted from the Archdiocese of Boston’s 2011 clergy abuse database. Civil suits were filed against him, with one claim settled in Springfield in 2004 and two additional claims settled there in 2008.
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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.
The criminal justice system addresses clergy abuse through prosecution, but civil courts provide a separate and equally meaningful path for survivors seeking accountability. A guilty plea, such as the one entered by Father Leo P. Landry in 2004, can serve as a significant foundation when pursuing civil litigation. Civil claims allow survivors to hold not only the individual perpetrator responsible, but also the institutions that may have enabled, concealed, or failed to prevent the abuse.
Survivors of clergy abuse who were harmed across multiple dioceses, as alleged in Landry’s case, may have legal options in more than one jurisdiction. Civil cases are not bound by the same procedural constraints as criminal proceedings, and they focus specifically on the harm experienced by survivors rather than solely on the conduct of the accused.
Massachusetts has seen ongoing efforts to expand legal access for clergy abuse survivors, and prior civil settlements reached in cases involving Landry illustrate that accountability through the legal system may be possible for survivors. Those who experienced abuse during the decades Landry was active may still have avenues available to pursue civil claims. Consulting with a clergy abuse attorney can help survivors understand their rights and the options that may be available to them.
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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