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Diocese of Providence Failed 300+ Children, Investigation Reveals

3/4/2026

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Attorney General Peter Neronha's report finds the Diocese of Providence failed to protect more than 300 children from 75 clergy members between 1950 and 2011.
The 2019 investigation documents a culture of concealment as bishops transferred accused priests instead of reporting them to law enforcement.
Bishop Bruce Lewandowski apologized to survivors, stating that no credibly accused clergy are in active ministry.

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Attorney General Peter Neronha's report finds the Diocese of Providence failed to protect more than 300 children from 75 clergy members between 1950 and 2011.
The 2019 investigation documents a culture of concealment as bishops transferred accused priests instead of reporting them to law enforcement.
Bishop Bruce Lewandowski apologized to survivors, stating that no credibly accused clergy are in active ministry.