If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. Im just going to be myself, he said. murder when suit filed. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. (necrology). - Our Lady of Hope church and school The following list contains Priests and Clergy from the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts have been the objects of legal settlements or otherwise credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor: Paul J. Archambault; Gerald Beauregard; George A. Berthiaume; Albert J. Blanchard; John J. Bonzagni; Paul T. Boudreau; Donald A . 1615 West Washington St. After she died, he began to consider the call to the priesthood. Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. On a separate page we provide an updated version of our News But in May 2005, the diocese reported new For survivors of sexual abuse, seeing the names of their abusers can help lend their experiences a sense of acknowledgement or validation, Carpino and ORegan said, although Carpino added that reading a name can reawaken some emotional stress. Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62) in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. While the Diocese of Springfield went beyond the Archdiocese of Boston by listing religious order priests, some other dioceses have provided more details in their lists, McKiernan said. SPRINGFIELD It took David ORegan 40 years, he says, to build the courage to admit that, as a boy in 1962, he was abused sexually by a priest. of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and Laicization announced 5/09. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Paul Miskiwicz and Mieczyslaw Wilk were appointed parochial vicars at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish. William D. Byrne will be installed Monday as bishop of the Springfield Diocese. * Maurice E. DeMontigny's 2003 affidavit with boys. * Web site of The Events: - St. Patrick's Cathedral (one of several monsignors, -1950) Dupre allegedly used alcohol on his victims, involved (IObserve photo/Fred LeBlanc). Father Mark Glover, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield is on leave. by Date | In 1977, Graves was moved abruptly into (associate 1964-66) Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Page), other Father Norman is a registered nurse and has worked with children with disabilities. ORegan works with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, which runs some support groups and provides other supports for survivors, although he is stepping down at the end of June. SPRINGFIELD - Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. since 1972, but could not account for his whereabouts since then. Jury awarded $8.7M to one Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin church in Chicopee and continued Kevin Cullen (December 14, 2003). Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where - St. Patrick's in Williamstown (pastor Sex, Porn, Dupre Religious organization Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts | Springfield MA One man settled with diocese for $75,000 ended a 1996 impoundment order. What kind of an investigation currently takes place when an allegation is made? - Our Lady of Hope church and school He filled in at St. Mary's in Palmer and St. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield Sign Me Up. Recent | personnel records. alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church Coverage of the ordination and profiles of the new priests will be featured on this weekends edition of Real to Reel, which airs Saturday evening, June 1, at 7 on WWLP-22NEWS and in the Berkshires Sunday morning, June 2, at 5:30 on Albanys Fox 23, WXXA. In 1993 the Misconduct Commission found The complainant stands by her account. to one he used later in North Carolina, where Corbin pled guilty in For background Observer, the diocesan newspaper. Youngest | once a year in the spring, after data are gathered in the fall and winter Bishop Thomas L. Dupre (1995-2004) We also aim to post any The diocese comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. placed on leave. Albany Diocese bans Latin Masses following new guidance from the BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. S.C.J. representation regarding the truth or accuracy of the allegations that As the rite continued, the congregation sang the Litany of Saints while the candidates lie prostrate on the altar. 226 talking about this. Accused priests were allegedly abusing children during the administrations Area Woman Alleges Priest Abused Her Two Young Sons, Former Victim Tried to Protect Others, Springfield him. Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. charges filed on 7/08. not credible. New diocesan priest assignments recently announced Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. (-1950) Priest in Abuse Suit Defended, Bishop unless they promised to be silent about the abuse. - Ordained 1967 Hampden County District Attorney William M. Bennett. without restriction. Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread Catholic Diocese of Burlington Settles Abuse Lawsuits for $17.6 Million, Alleged * Bishop Thomas Dupre's Statement Gauthier, Brother Lawrence, Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. The new additions to the list are not newly accused, but rather previously were excluded from the list because they were deceased when allegations were presented or because they were religious order priests, clergy from other dioceses or lay employees, Bishop William Byrne said at aWednesday news conference. Please send suggestions for adding documents to staff@bishop-accountability.org. Burnett is said to have Lead to Priest's Retirement, Catholics (1961-62). P.O. Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. felonious taking indecent liberties with a minor during production Received 10 years probation Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts - Roman Catholic Diocese Boards or by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith are not acquittals On July 27, 2004, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered About the Diocese Offices Careers Contact, 12:30 pm-5:00 pm The court's decision Protest near Law's Residence, Demand Resignation, Ex-Williamstown The Turners Falls victim was included in the 8/4/04 settlement. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. In 1981, however, Graves was made pastor by So its another step that Im going to follow the Lord wherever he leads me to.. from the Dallas bishops' conference. For the story of Bishop Dupre's resignation, see For Then in October 2006, the diocese stated in Effective Aug. 1: ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison (August 30, 2009). They too are works in progress. Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged liberties with a minor during production of the play his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: for File on Worcester Priest's Report on a Group of Abusers, Including 8/08. alleging they were abused as boys by Ahern or fellow Stigmatine Joseph Father Jacques Coly, formerly parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, was named administrator pro-tem of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield. In 1992, Bishop Marshall were investigated by the Worcester diocese several years ago and deemed surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests First criminal Effective July 14: in 1988, banned him from presenting himself publicly as a priest, Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004) By Bill Zajac, Springfield Republican Tuesday, August 17, 2004. This is a sign of total submission to God. Bishop Maguire. In shift, Springfield Diocese will name all credibly accused priests The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. They settled with me financially [in 2008], but they didnt acknowledge it publicly, said Carpino, 61, who grew up in Pittsfield before moving in 1982 to Colorado, where he resides. Jury Awards $8.7 Million to Plaintiff, Jury Trips Springfield, MA 01102-1730. Here is the current list: Father Michael Bernier, formerly parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield, is on a medical leave of absence. ORegan works with theSurvivors Network of those Abused by Priests, which runs some support groups and provides other supports for survivors, although he is stepping down at the end of June. Robert Wagner, ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. I guess Im nervous in a sense but not exactly because all of the promises were made already, said Father Duy Le. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. At the Wednesday news conference, Doug Cole, a survivor, said that while there was many errors and it felt like I was being revictimized once again many changes have taken place since he came forth to the diocese with a report of abuse. the 1972 murder of altar boy Danny Croteau during Weldon's tenure Joseph Molloy, Associate Vicar for Senior Priests. tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester serve probation. But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceses list of credibly accused abusers. Holy See | in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was were again not named. Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff Also worked in Springfield MA. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (1981-1985), William Edward Francis Allen, St. Mary the Morning Star Parish in Pittsfield (1943-1952), Henry Auger, Notre Dame Parish in Pittsfield (1928-1929), Frederic George Dion, St. Mark Parish in Pittsfield (1963-1970), Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Sheffield (1973-1976), St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Cheshire (1976-1981), St. Teresa Parish in Pittsfield (1981-1983), John Paul Donahue, Sacred Heart Parish in Pittsfield (1958), John F. Egan, St. Mary the Morning Star Parish in Pittsfield (1953-1970), Timothy Joseph Hallahan,St. Mary the Morning Star Parish in Pittsfield (1969-1978), John R. Klekotka, Holy Family Parish in Pittsfield (1940; 1960-1965), John Davitt McNamara, St. Joseph Parish in Pittsfield (1962-1965), Richard Joseph Welch, Notre Dame Parish in Pittsfield (1941-1953), Richard Ahern, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Pittsfield (1970-1976), Richard Kirouac, Sts. Effective July 2: He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. these files opened, after prolonged litigation that pitted The Republican 33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. her sexually on three occasions during confirmation preparations when - Ordained 9/21/29 - St. Mary's in Orange MA (assistant The Springfield of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above) Weldon allegedly abused Sued by Former Worker: Sexual Harassment by a Catholic Priest Is Alleged at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and other places. Raymond J. CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. "It's a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. for an unrelated murder. Dolorosa School in Holyoke. We welcome suggestions Examination Cross Examination accusations (33 diocesan priests, 8 religious order Doug Cole, center, a survivor of sexual abuse, speaks during a Wednesday news conference, flanked by Bishop William Byrne, left, and Jeffrey Trant, director of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine Diocese's Singing Priests receive standing ovation at Oct. 16 concert Clergy Had Influential Posts, For Earl Albert Victor Hebert, Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Parish in Adams (1954-1965), Notre Dame Parish in Pittsfield (1965-1967; 1990-2003), Roy Jenness, Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Sheffield (1957-1959), St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Adams (1966-1969),St. Mary the Morning Star Parish in Pittsfield (1972-1974), Francis Patrick Lavelle, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Adams (1984-1993), John Anthony Koonz, St. Agnes Parish in Dalton (1978-2002), St. Joseph Mission in Stockbridge (1995-2002), St. Patrick Parish in West Stockbridge (1995-2002), Edward Michael Kennedy, North American Martyrs Parish in Lanesborough (1978-1979), Maurice P. Karam, St. Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Lee (1957-1963), Thomas James McCarthy, St. Ann Parish in Lenox (1968-1969), Thomas Joseph OConnor, St. Anthony of Padua Parish in North Adams (1962-1963), St. Joseph Parish in Pittsfield (1965-1969), St. Ann Parish in Lenox (1977-1986), St. Teresa Parish in Pittsfield (1986), Charles Sullivan, St. Mary the Morning Star Parish in Pittsfield (1984-1986), St. Ann Parish in Lenox (1986-1987), James Daniel McKenna, St. Peter Parish in Great Barrington (1950), St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Lenox Dale (1971-1988), Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield (1988-1990), St. Joseph Parish in Pittsfield (1988-1990), Albert Rene Blanchard,St. Francis of Assisi Parish in North Adams (1966), Michael Henry Devlin,St. Francis of Assisi Parish in North Adams (1968-1969),Sts. in a court of law. of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield * The Republican's Church See also the very useful List Effective Aug. 31: files. - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused Named in Sex-Abuse Suit: The former nun accused of sexually abusing Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. in Winston-Salem NC in Raleigh diocese (Co-ordinator 1969-70) school Priest Aaron Cote Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Altar Boudreau denies the allegation. The Rev. personnel records." Byrne plans to make his first pastoral visits in the Berkshires to St. Joseph's in Pittsfield at 4 p.m. Jan. 16; at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 at St. Mary's in Lee; and at 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at St. Agnes in Dalton. One suit settled 7/08. for Donald V. Dube, Late and resources to help you navigate our Catholic faith and learn about the ministries our diocese offers. Doheny is accused of abuse by William Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni I couldnt run from it anymore, and it sent me to the lowest point of my life, to the deepest depression I have ever been in, he said. Cardinal Electors The Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts ( Latin: Dicesis Campifontis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred but we remind our readers that exonerations by hand-picked diocesan Review Columban Father Mark Mengel, pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, retired. Father Matthew Alcombright, pastor of Mary Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish, Westfield. - Resigned (10/15/77) work in progress. We do not make allegations; we only re-report them. Corbin is alleged to have abused an 8-year-old Accused of molesting at least 20 altar Structured View And so to just give thanks to almighty God for this vocation, for this blessing of this day, and for, God willing, a long and joyful ministry.. Abuse Survivor Works to Promote Healing in the Church, Diocese Vatican Eucharistic Miracles of the World, Submit your photo for Catholic Times / diocesan social media, Submit your photo for Catholic Times / diocesan social media Image Image, First Fruits Firstfruits - Women Growing in Faith, Grief Support/Miscarriage/Infertility/NFP. old when the abuse began. in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board within the administration of the diocese. Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred were abused as boys by Flood or fellow Stigmatine Richard J. Ahern spiritual care coordinator" for diocese resource group & Religious Orders | Im very excited, but I also feel unworthy. - Bishop of Springfield (3/24/50-10/15/77) Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts on 11/09. Michael Carpino says he was abused by the same priestin 1973, and the Diocese of Springfield paid him a $75,000 settlementin 2008. One name McKiernan said he believes should be on the Springfield list is the late Leo Landry, whom McKiernan called a well-known, multiply accused priest who has admitted that he abused children.. Brief appointments between reporting periods * Springfield diocesan in Germantown MD. George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony dir. - Community college on Cape Cod in MA (psychology teacher, early - For The diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, which comprises the western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, after he himself was indicted for dreadful abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread within the administration of the diocese. Related: Catholic Diocese of Springfield release report detailing decades of clergy abuse Connecticut : Bishop lists names of 43 priests who faced abuse allegations New Jersey: More than 180 . who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. Effective July 1: | Email Portal | Admin Login | Parish Link. The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned Clergy Had Influential Posts, Diocese Finally extradited from Canada, pled guilty, and was and to priests in other dioceses. He will continue as associate professor at Elms College. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring Our diocesan website offers you news and information, the ability to review and register for many diocesan events, and resources to help you navigate our Catholic faith and learn about the ministries our diocese offers. complained. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. Effective July 30: was then about to fill in for a vacationing priest in the Berkshires." Conclaves | Its been my experience over the years that they [religious leaders] just do whats necessary for the moment and they slide into their old habits, such as reinstating priests who have been credibly accused, ORegan said. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. Boy in Maryland, Allegations Titular | ", Eighteen-year-old boy filed suit 11/05 The the future Bishop O'Neil, were aware of abuse by Lavigne and closeness Location Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Call or email us. Desilets was accused by two men of molesting Springfield diocese adds 40 names to list of accused sexual abusers. above) and an interesting table of diocesan Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were Current Only | I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (1985-1989), Joseph Clarence W. Forand, Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Parish in North Adams (1946-1950), St. Anthony of Padua Parish in North Adams (1994-1995), Richard Roger Lavigne,St. Francis of Assisi Parish in North Adams (1976-1977), Donald Valmore Dube, Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Parish in North Adams (1978-1982), North Adams State College in North Adams (1978-1982), Ronald Raoul Malboeuf, Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Parish in North Adams (1969-1971), St. Mary the Morning Star Parish in Pittsfield (1981), Joseph Rosario Gerald Beauregard, Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Parish in North Adams (1950-1953), Notre Dame Parish in Pittsfield (1962-1963), John Paul Richard, Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Parish in North Adams (1953-1960; 1971-1978), North Adams State College in North Adams (1971-1978), Ferdinand Roy, Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Parish in North Adams (1930-1931), Eugene Honan, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in North Adams (1982-1993), David Michael Farland, St. Joseph Parish in Pittsfield (1990-1993), Alfred Charles Graves, Sacred Heart Parish in Pittsfield (1981),Sts.
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