Profile Facts
- Name
- Arthur J. Le Roux
- Role
- Priest
- Diocese
- Diocese of Grand Rapids
- Ordained
- 1936
- Status
- Accused
- Died
- 5/26/1966
- Records
- Diocesan and public records
High-ranking clergy are not above the law, and survivors should never feel otherwise. The clergy sexual abuse lawyers at White Law PLLC hold priests of every rank accountable on behalf of Michigan survivors, with strict confidentiality throughout.
Monsignor Arthur J. Le Roux was ordained in 1936 and served in the Diocese of Grand Rapids until his death in 1966. He was named publicly as accused in the Michigan Attorney General’s December 2025 Grand Rapids report. This page summarizes the reported allegation and Michigan survivors’ legal rights.
Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Diocese of Grand Rapids is one of seven Catholic dioceses in Michigan, along with the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Dioceses of Saginaw, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Gaylord, and Marquette. The Michigan Attorney General’s statewide investigation into clergy sexual abuse, begun in 2018, released its Grand Rapids report in December 2025, naming Le Roux as accused.
A Michigan clergy sexual abuse lawyer can assess how the Attorney General’s documented findings support a civil claim, even when the reported abuse occurred in the 1950s.
The Allegations Against Father Arthur J. Le Roux
Altar Boy in Spring Lake
Published records indicate that in 2018, a man told the Diocese of Grand Rapids that Le Roux had sexually abused him in the 1950s, when he was an altar boy in seventh and eighth grades at St. Mary’s in Spring Lake. The man said the abuse occurred multiple times over many months and involved fondling. He said he told his parents after Le Roux told him to take off all of his clothes so that he could weigh him.
Named in the 2025 Report
Le Roux, a monsignor, died in 1966 at age 56. He was named publicly as accused, mistakenly as Arthur La Rue, in the Michigan Attorney General’s December 14, 2025 Diocese of Grand Rapids Report. His death in 1966 rules out criminal prosecution, but civil claims against his estate or the diocese may still be available to survivors.
Criminal vs. Civil Sexual Abuse Cases
Criminal prosecution seeks to punish; civil litigation seeks to compensate. Only the state can bring criminal charges, which may lead to imprisonment. Any survivor can bring a civil lawsuit seeking damages, and that lawsuit proceeds on its own, independent of criminal proceedings.
Michigan law permits civil claims against the diocese itself when its officials knew or should have known of the danger, failed to prevent the abuse, concealed reports, or neglected adequate screening and training of clergy.
Statute of Limitations on Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases in Michigan
MCL §600.5805 allows Michigan survivors to file a civil sexual abuse claim within ten years, or until age 28, whichever is later. First-degree criminal sexual conduct carries no statute of limitations. The extended civil window reflects the reality that trauma and memory suppression often delay reporting for decades.
Because exceptions can affect the deadline, survivors should discuss their situation with an attorney as soon as they are ready.
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Pursue Justice With Help From White Law PLLC
If Monsignor Arthur J. Le Roux or another member of the clergy harmed you, you may be entitled to compensation for medical and therapy expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. White Law PLLC will investigate your case thoroughly and advocate for the justice you deserve.
Call (517) 316-1195 for a confidential consultation. We represent survivors across Michigan.
Profiles summarize published records and allegations. Inclusion does not constitute a legal finding.