Father James F. Buckley – Diocese of Fall River

Assignment Record:

DatesAssignment
1960-1962 Cathedral of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, Fall River, MA
1963 Sacred Heart Church, Fall River, MA
1964-1966 Immaculate Conception Church, North Easton, MA
1967-1976 St. Joan of Arc Church, Orleans, MA
1977-1981 St. Augustine Church, Vineyard Haven, MA
1982-1988 St. Margaret’s Church, Buzzards Bay, MA
1989-2001 Holy Redeemer Church, Chatham, MA
Source:
  • The Official Catholic Directory, Kenedy & Sons
Summary:
  • Father James F. Buckley was accused of sexually abusing two female minor children; one girl was sexually abused on at least twenty-five occasions from 1967 when she was approximately six years old until approximately 1971 when she was approximately ten years old; and another girl was sexually abused on at least twenty occasions from approximately 1966 when she was approximately ten years old until approximately 1973 when she was approximately seventeen years old. At the time of both claims of sexual abuse, Father Buckley was assigned to St. Joan of Arc Church in Orleans, MA and the two girls belonged to St. Joan of Arc Parish. The sexual abuse took place at St. Joan of Arc School and at each girl’s home.
  • The sexual abuse by Father Buckley included the following: Father Buckley spanked the girls on their buttocks.
  • The claim settled in August 2023 in the five figures.