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Effective Aug. 1: ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. SPRINGFIELD - Here are the latest priest assignments announced over the weekend by the Diocese of Springfield: Effective April 1: Father Barrent Pease will become administrator of St. John Paul II Parish, Adams, and St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Cheshire. Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where
The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10
In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/
NC (assistant 1961-62)
cleared him in 11/04, deeming the accusation "unsubstantiated." In February 2004, a report by Bishop Dupre counted (but did not
Moved to Canada in 1984
- St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School,
Deceased | Falls (chaplain, 1977-81)
trial 10/09 awarded $2.2M. We post the investigative files in easy-to-download
work in progress. early 1990s. Home | Effective Aug. 15: diocese (pastor 1966-67)
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. but we remind our readers that exonerations by hand-picked diocesan Review
But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. - Accused
But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. we document, and we remind our readers that accused persons are considered
who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current
Conventual Franciscan Father Anthony Fagone, who was pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee, is now in residence at St. John Paul II Friary, Holyoke. Case
- Dupre
Priest Aaron Cote Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Altar
SPRINGFIELD (MA)The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA]. He agreed to stay away from people under 18. Ithad listed48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. (Scroll down to see the full list below.). E. Flood (see below) . Father Christopher Fedoryshyn, administrator pro-tem of Sacred Heart Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed administrator of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield. records of accused priests and we'll add the the News and Views feature
Burnett is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. . respectively). Springfield, IL 62702, 1997 - 2023 Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. the future Bishop O'Neil, were aware of abuse by Lavigne and closeness
The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. Forand is accused of molesting a boy at
* Springfield diocesan
Jenness is alleged to have abused four
He was 30; there was
Also worked in Springfield MA. Boudreau denies the allegation. I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. All rights reserved (About Us). with boys. introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops in the Springfield
pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, Abuse
Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004)
Father Paul Norman will become administrator of St. Mary and All Saints parishes, Ware. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Republican, which has covered the Springfield crisis aggressively
Protest near Law's Residence, Demand Resignation, Ex-Williamstown
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Diocese: Diocese of Springfield MA Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Richard J., C.S.S. (1961-62). we should post. (see above) . Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004)
Call or email us. boy from Holy Name parish in Springfield. * Deposition of Fr. the allegations. Effective Aug. 31: 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. these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire
had 221 students
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Father Matthew Alcombright, pastor of Mary Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish, Westfield. Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph
might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration
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. CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. Please email
Father Michael Kokoszka, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow. - Dupre
complained. Holy See | 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. Landry admitted that he masturbated 4
I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. boy, age 8 to 10 at the time of the abuse. ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. 1:00 pm Around the State Capitol. REGIONAL . As we know from the diocese's
So, not only is it an exciting day for them and for the vocation office, but its an exciting day for the diocese.. 1989 to a sex offense and was sentenced to 5 years in jail, of which
Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two
Holyoke. Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. - For
Vacant | Report on Sex Abuse Questioned: DA Considers Action on Springfield
of that report). priests, and 1 deacon) from 1950 through 2004. by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre,
The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned
We also aim to post any
"several years ago" and deemed not credible. Cardinals by Rank Boy Scout leader is alleged to have done so knowingly. was abused by Gatineau for about one year. 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. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese
Named in new suit 3/07. Currently, the Diocese of Springfield is conducting a review of its policies and procedures concerning sexual abuse, assault and/or misconduct with a vulnerable person. The retired Pittsfield judge who formerly led an independent task force on sexual abuse for the Diocese of Springfield has stepped down from t. Desilets was accused by two men of molesting
filing (see page 2) that it had settled or was still responding
Published by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Office for Communications Catholic Pastoral Center 1615 West Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 (217) 698-8500 . in Springfield (pastor 1989-92)
Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. spiritual care coordinator" for diocese resource group &
prison for an unrelated murder. - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem
Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison
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for making this record more complete. Boards or by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith are not acquittals
of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican
Dupre allegedly used alcohol on his victims, involved
CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. Titular | Rev. - Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and
of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above)
the victims to a meeting and said he would not accept the appointment
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. Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. Records at Issue Again, Diocese's
which was redacted to keep witnesses' names confidential). liberties with a minor during production of the play
on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. 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.. MA (assistant 1970-76)
We aim to make
for an unrelated murder. 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. St. Joseph in the mid-1970s. Councils Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. One known allegation of abuse, occurring in 1943. During the alleged abuse, Dupre became chancellor of the diocese. charges filed on 7/08. Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged
Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought
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.. saw plaintiff abused by another priest and did nothing. Page is accused by his nephew, William
to Weldon and Worcester bishop Harrington. Father Sihn Trinh, formerly parochial vicar of St. Paul Parish, Springfield, is on a leave of absence. Miss an Episode? Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. What does dismissal from the clerical state mean for the priest or deacon? Fall River MA, IN and VT. 1st VT civil suit settled for $965K in 4/06
Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, by
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Corbin is alleged to have abused an 8-year-old
or some other trouble. to one he used later in North Carolina, where Corbin pled guilty in
Can't find what you are looking for? for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and
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. Accused of Abuse, by Bill Zajac (February 11, 2004)
Priest celebrating the traditional Latin Mass at the church of St Pancratius, Rome / Thoom/Shutterstock Washington D.C., Feb 27, 2023 / 17:28 pm (CNA). The lateRichard Ahern, who served at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Pittsfield from 1970 to 1976, was among the 41 names that the diocese added Wednesday to its list, which now stands at 61.
Adoration. Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred
for the boy to play the part of Christ in a school pagent) was similar
There are currently seven men in priestly formation for the Diocese of Springfield. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread
Faculties removed 1978. Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese
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.. Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. 2
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused
- Died. - History
were investigated by the Worcester diocese several years ago and deemed
tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester
Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters
As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni
were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred