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Bishop Rozanski asks about the worthiness of the candidates. SPRINGFIELD The Springfield Dioceses Office of the Chancellor has announced a number of recent and upcoming priest assignments, reassignments, and changes in status. P.O. I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. One suspect in that murder
East Longmeadow. on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. 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. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread
In 1992, Bishop Marshall
Father Ryan Sliwa, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, has entered monastic life. The ordination rite begins with the calling of the candidate. 11/08 $4.5M settlement. about 100 times by Gauthier in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when
- St. Mary's mission in Mount Olive
Press Release (December 3, 2008), - Born 9/6/05
E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. Effective Aug. 1: from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official
Was in Shreveport by 1968. is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph
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might have been destroyed. Dolorosa School in Holyoke. Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. in a court of law. closed in 1979-80), has been accused by a man who was allegedly abused
publicly as a priest." BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and
Father Frank Furman, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar pro-tem at St. Agnes Parish, Dalton. Named in Sex-Abuse Suit: The former nun accused of sexually abusing
Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest
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Six men have come forward
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From 1981 to 1992, Graves was the pastor at three
- Ordained 1967
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Credit for McDonnell's tougher treatment of Lavigne goes to Rev. - St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC
Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. Singing Priests entertain hundreds and honor their "brother priest" Sex, Porn, Dupre
once a year in the spring, after data are gathered in the fall and winter
Observer, the diocesan newspaper. mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. Area Woman Alleges Priest Abused Her Two Young Sons, Former
for the boy to play the part of Christ in a school pagent) was similar
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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. The boys' mother unwittingly facilitated the abuse, and a
Consistories | 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.. Below we provide our list
Opens Croteau Murder Files. in Germantown MD. Effective Aug. 31: Bishop Joseph F. Maguire (1977-1991)
The Springfield diocese denies any
a letter from the Charlotte diocese in 1988, after Charlotte "stripped
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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file,
Bishop Dissolves Fund for Accused Priests, Removes Critic from Board, Bishop's
Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. 1967-70)
us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that
Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William
of the the previous year. of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's
for an unrelated murder. 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.. I dont have any feeling right now. Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004)
. early 1990s. in 1988, banned him from presenting himself publicly as a priest,
when he became pastor of St. Louis de France church in West Springfield. obituary, a man came forward to allege abuse by Dube when he was pastor
Man's Suit Alleges Abuse at Ex-Lenox Seminary, Ex-Nun
Father Donald Noiseux has retired. to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were
Effective Aug. 2: - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone
Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004). As the rite continued, the congregation sang the Litany of Saints while the candidates lie prostrate on the altar. Cardinal Electors 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. (September 28, 2004). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. - Sacred Heart in Brevard in Raleigh
- Not indexed in 1994 and subsequent Directories, In February 2004 Dupre was accused
Web site. - Community college on Cape Cod in MA (psychology teacher, early
Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. the 1972 murder of altar boy Danny Croteau during Weldon's tenure
Gauthier, a Sacred Heart brother who was
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The Rev. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred
Effective July 1: Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts and Blanchard settled. ; Sr. Joan Magnani, S.S.J., assoc. Overview | Im very excited, but I also feel unworthy. He said he felt called as he started to question his faith in college. Walsh is accused of abuse by William E.
Corbin of priestly faculties and banned him from presenting himself
The alleged victim was an altar
placed on leave. in the Suit Filed by a 10-Year Employee, Court
Burnett is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. 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. for File on Worcester Priest's Report on a Group of Abusers, Including
respectively). Grand Seminary in Montreal. in the media or is accessible in publicly filed court documents or investigative
Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine
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him to RI. Father Michael Wood, administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Pittsfield, will be administrator of Mary Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield. The diocese comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board
Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison
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. William D. Byrne will be installed Monday as bishop of the Springfield Diocese. The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10
It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. - Ordained 1945. What Church penalty can be imposed for a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor? Received 10 years probation
him. Bishop Thomas L. Dupre (1995-2004)
I guess Im nervous in a sense but not exactly because all of the promises were made already, said Father Duy Le. He has been assigned to Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Lee. murder when suit filed. Robert Wagner,
The Turners Falls victim was included in the 8/4/04 settlement. SPRINGFIELD - As a legal deadline for effectively filing lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct by priests approached this week, a Boston attorney filed lawsuits alleging that three priests, a woman religious and a Boy Scout leader had abused five men decades ago. List of Diocese of Springfield "credibly accused clergy" - WWLP He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. put Graves on leave, presumably because of another abuse accusation. them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official
Conclaves | parishes and schools, or resided in the diocese, with dozens of
3 on appeal also settled. All | Location - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem
Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese
11/08 $4.5M settlement. P.O. by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre,
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. and we list priests only if the accusation against them has been reported
Diocese of Springfield in Illinois - Roman Catholic Diocese Graves is accused of raping a boy in 1969-71
were investigated by the Worcester diocese several years ago and deemed
among the cases settled on 8/5/04. Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. Gibbons Hall for boys (director of Holy Week play, April
If anyone found out I was abused by a priest, I thought about it: I probably would have killed myself because of the shame and the guilt and the humiliation that goes on with that type of a crime.. 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. Effective July 14: Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff
But in May 2005, the diocese reported new
. CHICOPEE The Singing Priests of the Diocese of Springfield raised their voices in song at a two-hour concert at Bellamy School in Chicopee today. Please email
I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. own counts, there are accused priests whose names are not known. 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. That possibility and the indictment of Bishop Dupre himself call
The case was settled by the diocese
"several years ago" and deemed not credible. 3
parish in Springfield. For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular
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. 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. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. Burnett is said
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of St. Anthony of Padua in North Adams in 1994. Doheny is accused of abuse by William
It does not report start and stop dates, and
Boards or by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith are not acquittals
to one he used later in North Carolina, where Corbin pled guilty in
boys were abused by Gauthier during this period. Basically Im going to be submitting to the Lord and his will, said Father Skowera, who has been assigned to St. Anne Parish in Chicopee. We make no
Abuse Survivor Works to Promote Healing in the Church, Diocese
Joseph Molloy, Associate Vicar for Senior Priests. alleging they were abused as boys by Ahern or fellow Stigmatine Joseph
- Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro
of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan
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. his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its
of Notre Dame church in North Adams. Tel: 413-452-0674 Tel: 413-452-0676 . What does dismissal from the clerical state mean for the priest or deacon? - St. Luke Institute in Suitland MD
boy, age 8 to 10 at the time of the abuse. 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. 33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. It also left him wondering: Why did it take until now for the diocese to name Ahern, and what additional names might the list still be missing? Accused in 2004 suit of sexually abusing
Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski was the principal celebrant for the special 11 a.m. Mass, called the Rite of Ordination, in which he ordained Deacons Paul Norman, Dennis Skowera, and John Duy Le to the priesthood. parishes, including two that had schools. within the administration of the diocese. 1615 West Washington St. or 5 boys (age 14 or 15) in Agawam while he was assigned to St. Anthony's
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. Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. for Exceptional Children and Adults, with Rev. to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The
Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. They have generously responded to God's call," Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. Trips
E. Burnett, of abusing him 30 times, beginning in 1950 when the boy
into question the results of Dupre's 2004 report
We aim to list every priest who has been publicly accused,
The "ordained" ministries are those of Bishop, Priest and Deacon. But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. The girl
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. 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.. Deceased | YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Suit said Gatineau also
. As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni
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.. of Padua North Adams in 1994. He filled in at St. Mary's in Palmer and St.
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Springfield diocese adds 40 names to list of accused sexual abusers. Lavigne Pleads Guilty: Priest Evades Jail Term, Priest
Named in Civil Lawsuit, History
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at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and other places. Living | 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 a Wednesday news conference. bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of
He became vicar general in 1983. and to priests in other dioceses. Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, Accused
Richard J., C.S.S. Diocese of Springfield. Records, Some
Western Mass. 1980s)
- Ecclesiastical secretary to Bishop Weldon (1951-61), - Ordained in 1961 in Palmer MA by
Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. - Ordained 9/21/29
What happens to a member of clergy if an allegation is deemed credible?
Left the diocese in 1954. March. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. Also worked in Springfield MA. Father Jonathan Reardon, formerly pastor of Holy Family Parish, South Deerfield and St. Mark Mission, Conway, has been appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield and chaplain of Pope Francis Preparatory School, while continuing as director of recruiting for the Office of Vocations. trial 10/09 awarded $2.2M. * Deposition of Fr. Boy in Maryland, Allegations
Father Stanislaus Achu, formerly parochial vicar of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield. on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese
sentenced in 2005 to up to 18 months in prison Also probation. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, 300
Note: This table is a
surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests
named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. Examination Cross Examination
E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. MA (assistant 1970-76)
8/08. - Stobierski
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- Resigned (10/15/77)
We post the investigative files in easy-to-download
It is exciting for these three men who are ordained this morning at St. Michaels Cathedral, but its an exciting day for the diocese because the diocese has three new priests, said Father Wood. saying Mass at Holy Name church. But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years..
cleared him in 11/04, deeming the accusation "unsubstantiated." Diocese
PRIESTS' PERSONNEL BOARD Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Rev . It also left him wondering: Why did it take until now for the diocese to name Ahern, and what additional names might the list still be missing? It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Pittsfield. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Joseph Benicewicz, Michael Englert, Noel Danielewicz, and Thomasz Ryba have left St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. 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 . Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. a hospital chaplaincy a move often made because of an allegation
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