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Father Thomas H. Maguire was ordained in 1976 and served at ten parishes within the Archdiocese of Boston over the course of his career. On October 28, 2012, following allegations of inappropriate behavior in the presence of minors, he voluntarily took administrative leave, stepping back from all public ministry. Law enforcement investigated the initial allegation but was unable to substantiate it.
Since 2001, Father Maguire had served as pastor of Saint Helen Mother of the Emperor Constantine Parish in Norwell. Following public disclosure of the 2012 allegation, additional individuals reportedly came forward with accusations of sexual abuse alleged to have occurred during and prior to the mid-1990s. According to survivor accounts reported to law enforcement and subsequently investigated by the Archdiocese, Father Maguire is alleged to have consumed alcohol with minors while assigned as parochial vicar at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Canton. One survivor, whose account was reported to Norwell police, further alleged that on at least one occasion Father Maguire touched himself sexually and offered money to the first youth who completed a sexual act.
His name appeared on the Archdiocese of Boston’s January 2013 list of accused clergy under Category C, designated “Administrative Leave; Case in Process.” On March 31, 2016, the Holy See dismissed Father Maguire from the clerical state following a church process under canon law that concluded he was guilty of abuse of a minor. As a result of that determination, he may no longer function in any capacity as a priest.
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When allegations involve conduct described as inappropriate or abusive toward minors, survivors may face complex and lasting emotional consequences. Public disclosure of allegations can prompt others to come forward, particularly when similar patterns of behavior are alleged over time.
Civil court provides a forum separate from criminal investigations and church proceedings. Even where law enforcement has been unable to pursue criminal charges, civil standards differ and survivors may be able to pursue claims under state law. Survivors may allege that parish or archdiocesan leadership failed to respond appropriately to complaints and that their inaction enabled continued harm to minors. These questions may be examined as part of civil litigation.
Delayed disclosure is common in cases involving childhood sexual abuse, and survivors often come forward years or decades later — particularly when public reporting about an accused priest encourages others to share their experiences. Depending on the circumstances, civil remedies may be available.
Civil litigation may result in financial compensation. For some survivors, it may also offer an opportunity to create a public record, promote institutional accountability, and seek recognition of the harm they experienced.
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