DIOCESAN REVIEW BOARD
f )
65 Elliot Street ~ P.O, Box 1730 — Springfield, MA 01101-1730 a
November 26, 2007
Most Rev. Timothy A. McDonnell
Bishop of Springfield
76 Elliot Street
P.O. Box 1730
Springfield, MA 01102-1730
Dear Bishop McDonnell
Re: Fr, Paul Archambault
On November 14, 2007, the Review Board met with Fr. Paul Archambault and his
attomey, Dan Kelley. Texplained to Atty. Kelley a formal allegation had not been made
and, therefore, the Board’s only purpose was to hear Fr, Paul's input on the e-mail
reocived from Bemard Marshall, Ph.D. and David Armstrong, LICSW. [also stated that
because this was not a formal allogation, I would not release the names of the
complainants. Atty. Kelley indicated he already knew the names, and because this was
nota formal procedure, Fr, Paul could speak for himself.
¥s, Paul then presented his version of the circumstances surrounding the incident in
question. ‘The Board reminded him that, as he is now an ordained priest, he needs to be
more mindfal of his behavior whether he is in or out of his clerics. Members also
reminded him that he hed come before the Board once before, prior to his ordination, and
also for inappropriate behavion
Jn our discussion, members of the Board felt very strongly that Fr. Paul appears confused
about his status as a priest and should be monitored by.a mature priest who would be a
mentor to him regerding boundary violations, The Board also believes he needs to be
More cognizant of the Diocese’s Code of Conduct and Policy.
Sincerely,
biecw L Apchs
‘Lois Lynch
Chairperson, Pro‘Tem
ce: Rev. Msgr, Richard , Sniezyk
PA42