and resources to help you navigate our Catholic faith and learn about the ministries our diocese offers. (necrology). of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican The alleged victim was an altar NC (assistant 1961-62) Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Protest near Law's Residence, Demand Resignation, Ex-Williamstown . the 1972 murder of altar boy Danny Croteau during Weldon's tenure ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. Charlotte (1972-93) dioceses them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused SPRINGFIELD Pledging a new era of transparency and healing, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield on Wednesday released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel accused of sexual abuse dating back 80 years. them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board not credible. Named in Sex-Abuse Suit: The former nun accused of sexually abusing Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought Current Only | had 221 students Effective Aug. 31: for making this record more complete. him. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18 the Stigmatines had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. Raymond J. Father Frank Lawlor, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Westfield, will be on medical leave. The complainant stands by her account. Aherns inclusion on the expanded list Wednesday brought some closure, but it didnt erase the hurt of the decades during which the diocese refused to publicly acknowledge the abuse, Carpino said. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Paul Miskiwicz and Mieczyslaw Wilk were appointed parochial vicars at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish. Im just going to be myself, he said. Clergy Had Influential Posts, Diocese serve probation. Published by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Office for Communications Catholic Pastoral Center 1615 West Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 (217) 698-8500 . If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two 19 of 26 cases settled 5/10 alleged abuse Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004). 413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse once a year in the spring, after data are gathered in the fall and winter E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, - Our Lady of Hope church and school . this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004). was age 9. Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest Those names are gathered from court records, news articles and church documents, although the organization notes that those listed are not necessarily guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. Miss an Episode? But, to come out with an honest list, open up those secret files and put the information out there, thats ultimately what needs to be done.. Ithad listed48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. Rev. tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10 He has been assigned to Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Lee. Detail Charges of Abuse by Priest, Past these files opened, after prolonged litigation that pitted The Republican P.O. - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese alleges that plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. 1967-70) - Our Lady of the Mountains mission But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceses list of credibly accused abusers. is the subject of an active investigation. George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. Accused of Misconduct, Five Western Mass. Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. SPRINGFIELD Surrounded by family, friends and parishioners from across the Diocese of Springfield, three transitional deacons processed up the aisle of St. Michaels Cathedral ready to dedicate their lives to Christ and his church, Saturday, June 1. In 1993 the woman, the diocese At least one claim included in Diocese's innocent in a court of law until proven guilty. - Resigned (10/15/77) Titular | them together. force the boys to have anal sexual relations with each other. These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. Father Michael Kokoszka, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow. Father Michael Wood, administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Pittsfield, will be administrator of Mary Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield. | Email Portal | Admin Login | Parish Link. or 5 boys (age 14 or 15) in Agawam while he was assigned to St. Anthony's our list - St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC Some of the abuse allegedly occurred at Page's cabin in Effective Aug. 15: Accused The list grew from 21 to 61 after officials opted to add previously excluded categories of the accused, including dead priests, laity and clergy from religious orders who were not ordained in the Springfield diocese but served in various assignments locally. and notified the Springfield diocese Councils CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. Michael Carpino says he was abused by the same priestin 1973, and the Diocese of Springfield paid him a $75,000 settlementin 2008. too. Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. and essential reading. This begins with reporting an allegation to the district attorney for the jurisdiction where the abuse is reported to have occurred, followed by the diocesan review after law enforcement has completed their review.. One suit settled 7/08. Effective Aug. 2: Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. Fill-in positions appear to be part of Corbin's MO, and the Charlotte - Administrator of St. Michael's Cathedral. Years after his death in 1987, the Springfield diocese evaluated and found credible an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. in Germantown MD. Jeffrey Trant, director of the dioceses Office of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance, said at the news conference that the list, which he called truly a living document, will be updated upon any new determinations of credibility. Brief appointments between reporting periods Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. 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.. Revs. Robert Wagner, 2 Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. Thomas J. OConnor served Berkshire County Catholic parishes for 15 years. Overview | SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Diocese's Office of the Chancellor has announced a number of recent and upcoming priest assignments, reassignments, and changes in status. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. Recent | alleging they were abused as boys by Ahern or fellow Stigmatine Joseph to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The Father John Tuohey, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, is on medical leave. Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. unless they promised to be silent about the abuse. 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. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. Brothers File Priest Abuse Suit, Notes the allegations. Living | What support is available to a person who as a minor was sexually abused by a representative of the diocese? Structured View 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. Moved to Canada in 1984 Suspending Sentence and Commitment on Special Probation, Retiree What kind of an investigation currently takes place when an allegation is made? Left the diocese in 1954. 1615 West Washington St. 3rd trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. Effective July 2: Terry McKiernan, co-founder of the nonprofitBishopAccountability.org, said Wednesday that the expanded list is not only a much better list than it used to be, but a much better list than some other lists that are out there. 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. with boys. boy from Holy Name parish in Springfield. the Springfield diocese; Corbin is not listed here in the Directory, Cant find what you are looking for? Scahill drew renewed attention to the case by witholding How is the reputation of a priest restored if the allegations of sexual abuse of a minor are not found to be credible? has worked on the diocesan marriage tribunal, and he was recently Father Frank Furman, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar pro-tem at St. Agnes Parish, Dalton. We aim to list every priest who has been publicly accused, is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which Lavigne has been at the center of the Priest Abuse Scandal in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts with about 40 claims of sexual abuse of minors placed against him. Bishop Maguire. By Bill Zajac, Springfield Republican Tuesday, August 17, 2004. the future Bishop O'Neil, were aware of abuse by Lavigne and closeness but he is accused of abusing a boy at Holy Family at approximately The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. It means three men who will be saying Mass, who will be anointing the sick, who will be hearing the confessions of those who need Gods forgiveness, being at the bedside of those who are dying, offering Gods consolation, peace and grace. Kevin Cullen (December 14, 2003). 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. We welcome suggestions 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. Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were we should post. We will continue to build assignment We aim to make I dont have any feeling right now. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). Burnett is said for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and On July 27, 2004, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered Raymond J. CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. obituary, a man came forward to allege abuse by Dube when he was pastor Springfield Catholic Diocese to ordain most priests since 1964 Steven Spearie sspearie@sj-r.com 0:00 0:57 Friday's ordination class from the Springfield Catholic Diocese contains men of. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. On a separate page we provide an updated version of our News We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. Call or email us. 1964-66) Report on Sex Abuse Questioned: DA Considers Action on Springfield Father Michael Bernier, who was on leave, has returned as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Pittsfield. Six men have come forward us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that SPRINGFIELD Pledging a new era of transparency and healing, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield on Wednesday released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel accused of. Effective June 5: Byrne, whowas installedas bishop in December, previously said the expansion of the list was informed by feedback from survivors and their family members, who said that the way the diocese responded to their reports of abuse was re-traumatizing and re-victimizing.. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. North Adams Priest Faces Suit Alleging Sex Abuse, Springfield Corbin of priestly faculties and banned him from presenting himself 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. Tel: 413-452-0674 Tel: 413-452-0676 . Those names are gathered from court records, news articles and church documents, although the organization notes that those listed are not necessarily guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. Lavigne Pleads Guilty: Priest Evades Jail Term, Priest these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire Byrne, who was installed as bishop in December, previously said the expansion of the list was informed by feedback from survivors and their family members, who said that the way the diocese responded to their reports of abuse was re-traumatizing and re-victimizing.. - Sick Leave in Raleigh diocese (1962-64) on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. Aherns inclusion on the expanded list Wednesday brought some closure, but it didnt erase the hurt of the decades during which the diocese refused to publicly acknowledge the abuse, Carpino said. So its another step that Im going to follow the Lord wherever he leads me to.. Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. Boy in Maryland, Allegations parishes and schools, or resided in the diocese, with dozens of of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current Fall River MA, IN and VT. 1st VT civil suit settled for $965K in 4/06 - St. Mary's in Orange MA (assistant In February 2004, a report by Bishop Dupre counted (but did not 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. of the the previous year. Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. * Springfield diocesan Events: Dioceses: The Springfield diocese received CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred The priest's technique (arranging - St. Patrick's in Williamstown (pastor NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62) (August 30, 2009). In 1993 the Misconduct Commission found 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. personnel records. Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. Burnett is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. at Jenness's camp in Huntington. Im very excited, but I also feel unworthy. 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. Youngest | I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. diocese "several years ago" and deemed not credible. Gauthier, Brother Lawrence, As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni responsibility for him, but the victim has a photo showing Corbin from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official Diocese of Springfield expands list of credibly accused abusers to 61 SPRINGFIELD (MA) The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA] June 2, 2021 By Danny Jin It took David O'Regan 40 years, he says, to build the courage to admit that, as a boy in 1962, he was abused sexually by a priest. Please note, these lists are not exhaustive, as parish groups grow and change all the time! to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were 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 . Michael Carpino says he was abused by the same priest in 1973, and the Diocese of Springfield paid him a $75,000 settlement in 2008. That possibility and the indictment of Bishop Dupre himself call early 1990s. Yet when the Springfield complainant came in 1988, banned him from presenting himself publicly as a priest, Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff The priests used alcohol, marijuana, Cote - Ordained 1945. Republican - the indispensable source on the crisis in western Massachusetts. - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield John R. Rooney, and the Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! Burnett is said to have Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, 300 after the Misconduct Commission reviewed allegations that the diocese Priesthood Following Child-Sex Charges, Became Youth Religion Teacher, New Bondsville MA as well as LaSallette settings in Texas and New Hampshire. a hospital chaplaincy a move often made because of an allegation 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. Berkshire Priest's Estate Sued, Bishop when he became pastor of St. Louis de France church in West Springfield. own counts, there are accused priests whose names are not known. Eastern Catholic Churches, Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts (erected) (Counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hamden, and Worcester), Square Kilometers: 7,306 (2,821 Square Miles), Mailing Address: The Chancery, P.O. murder when suit filed. might have been destroyed. Died in 1964. - Bishop McGuinness Memorial High School and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred Priests Barred from Parish Work, Obituary For the Croteau case, see especially Danny's Adoration. for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses (Weldon and Harrington into question the results of Dupre's 2004 report Richard J., C.S.S. were investigated by the Worcester diocese several years ago and deemed It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. 1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent in Springfield (assistant 1976-77) More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. 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. (IObserve photo/Fred LeBlanc). Effective Sept. 1: Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004) them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official 42 clergy with credible 1967-83. Records, Some They have generously responded to God's call," Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests Opens Croteau Murder Files. Here is the current list: Effective April 18: Father Michael Bernier, formerly parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield, is on a medical leave of absence. After the Dallas Charter, Then in October 2006, the diocese stated in she had had an abortion. Received 10 years probation of Accused Clergy, by Robert M. Kelly, Western Massachusetts Catholics (2004-present) about 100 times by Gauthier in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when - New York archdiocese, Executive Director of Catholic Charities - Pled guilty in Buncombe NC County Superior Court on 1/30/89 to For the story of Bishop Dupre's resignation, see For and deemed not credible. of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield Boudreau denies the allegation. Popes | Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of Plaintiff said Vidnansky told him she was pregnant by him and that To download and print the complete report, please click here. Diocese: Diocese of Springfield MA Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. The other victim was abused from age 15 to 20. Indicted in 2002 for molesting 18 additional the priests, and that Jenness and O'Connor shared him during a night CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. files. Others left for medical leaves and some retired. Abuse Survivor Works to Promote Healing in the Church, Diocese Bishop Dissolves Fund for Accused Priests, Removes Critic from Board, Bishop's Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred Conventual Franciscan Father Andrej Brzezinski has left Our Lady of the Cross Parish, Holyoke. of Springfield MA, Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell 33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 credibly accused abusers, Former Pittsfield judge steps down as head of task force on diocesan response to sexual abuse, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Additional case of clergy abuse confirmed against priest who served in three Berkshires communities. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated 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.
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