Revived abuse law triggers 34 lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Church on first day

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 1,151

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and churches across Rhode Island are so far facing 33 state lawsuits and at least one federal complaint alleging decades of sexual abuse committed by clergy and other officials.

That’s just the number of cases filed on Wednesday, the first day victims could file complaints under a two-year revival window allowing previously expired claims against institutions such as the diocese to begin again. The General Assembly passed landmark legislation …

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