Two priests dismissed for alleged abuse

The Vatican has dismissed two former Boston archdiocese priests who were accused of sexually abusing children.

Anthony J. Laurano, 82, and W. James Nyhan, 61, were cut off from receiving any financial support from the archdiocese and may no longer function as priests except to offer absolution for the dying, the archdiocese said.

“For those who have been sexually abused by members of the clergy, I sincerely apologize for the suffering you and your families have endured,” said Cardinal Sean O’Malley. “Sexual crimes perpetrated against children or vulnerable adults by priests are shameful and grievous.”