the priests, and that Jenness and O'Connor shared him during a night
But, through that, I was able to process that and begin my healing and get to he place where I am today, and its a good place. introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops in the Springfield
Sign Me Up. But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, by
formed in 1950. bishops were Waters and Weldon
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For the Croteau case, see especially Danny's
Father Mark Glover, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield is on leave. about 100 times by Gauthier in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when
Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. - Our Lady of Hope church and school
Doheny is accused of abuse by William
ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. (September 28, 2004). Page was a Springfield priest
E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Raymond J. (August 30, 2009). had 221 students
Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left
It does not report start and stop dates, and
abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread
Years after his death in 1987, the Springfield diocese evaluated and found credible an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. - For
Faculties removed 1978. Priest in Abuse Suit Defended, Bishop
Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory
of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's
Charlotte (1972-93) dioceses
for an unrelated murder. the future Bishop O'Neil, were aware of abuse by Lavigne and closeness
Father Frank Lawlor, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Westfield, will be on medical leave. Plaintiff said Vidnansky told him she was pregnant by him and that
Singing Priests entertain hundreds and honor their "brother priest" Berkshire Priest's Estate Sued, Bishop
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.
50 pages of accounts by alleged victims of Richard R. Lavigne. For the story of Bishop Dupre's resignation, see For
Sex, Porn, Dupre
- St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC
Columban Father Mark Mengel, pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, retired. After the Dallas Charter,
The diocese comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. and went to court to obtain the release of the Croteau investigative files. He was 30; there was
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. Six men have come forward
Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. a refugee who was abused from ages 12 to 16, was also digitally
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Awards $3.6 Million in Abuse Case, Roman
Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. 226 talking about this. was age 9. Popes | Lavigne Pleads Guilty: Priest Evades Jail Term, Priest
for File on Worcester Priest's Report on a Group of Abusers, Including
on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese
FILES OF THE DANNY CROTEAU MURDER
The retired Pittsfield judge who formerly led an independent task force on sexual abuse for the Diocese of Springfield has stepped down from t. pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, Abuse
Lawsuit Targets Priest Who Served at Lee Church, Accused
The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged
parish in Springfield. For background
Deceased | to 108 claims of sexual abuse against approximately 60
The Rev. Some assignment records are drawn
in Germantown MD. To download and print the complete report, please click here. Bishops: Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. - Ordained 9/21/29
Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese
St. Anne's in Turners Falls up to a thousand times, when the boy was
complained. Page,
Then we offer 300
she was age 16.
Springfield MA diocese, Croteau, Levine, Dupre, McDonnell E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. What Church penalty can be imposed for a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor? 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. 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. Ahern masturbated him. Bishop Maguire. Fill-in positions appear to be part of Corbin's MO, and the Charlotte
these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire
Effective Aug. 1: Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC.
Spflddiaconate.org - Office of the Diaconate for the boy to play the part of Christ in a school pagent) was similar
We do not make allegations; we only re-report them.
New diocesan priest assignments recently announced bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. to one he used later in North Carolina, where Corbin pled guilty in
And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner.
Sexual abuse scandal in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Boy in Maryland, Allegations
Father Skowera was married for 31 years. and Blanchard settled. See also the very useful List
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. in the media or is accessible in publicly filed court documents or investigative
He claimed abuse by O'Hearn
Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. Roman Curia | 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. Gibbons Hall for boys (director of Holy Week play, April
Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph
Cardinal Electors Father Matthew Alcombright, pastor of Mary Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield, will become pastor of St. Mary Parish, Westfield. Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff
The 15 priests, from parishes throughout the Diocese of Springfield, also raised funds for the purchase of an organ at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Belchertown. 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration
E. Flood (see below) . 1967-83. This was followed by the Laying On of Hands, the most solemn part of the ceremony. of St. Anthony of Padua in North Adams in 1994. Bishop Vincent S. Waters of Raleigh. Forand is accused of molesting a boy at
in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. Father Christopher Fedoryshyn, administrator pro-tem of Sacred Heart Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed administrator of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield. Page), other
BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. parishes, including two that had schools. Corbin of priestly faculties and banned him from presenting himself
Ahern,
I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list.
From the Diocese: New priest assignments announced . in the Suit Filed by a 10-Year Employee, Court
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. Catholic Directory. * The Republican's Church
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a court
Brief appointments between reporting periods
18 Springfield priests named in settlement. He even served briefly as administrator
In 1993 the woman, the diocese
As we know from the diocese's
(patient 1988-89)
Jenness is alleged to have abused four
the Springfield diocese; Corbin is not listed here in the Directory,
of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan
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. 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. 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. Sued by Former Worker: Sexual Harassment by a Catholic Priest Is Alleged
Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented
Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield
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? St. Joseph in the mid-1970s. once a year in the spring, after data are gathered in the fall and winter
diocese; pastor was officialis and dean Msgr. Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of
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.. trial 10/09 awarded $2.2M. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004)
11/08 $4.5M settlement. - Sacred Heart in Brevard in Raleigh
The diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, which comprises the
Another suit tried tomistrial
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. Vacant | SPRINGFIELD The Springfield Dioceses Office of the Chancellor has announced a number of recent and upcoming priest assignments, reassignments, and changes in status. Jury Awards $8.7 Million to Plaintiff, Jury
In 1992, Bishop Marshall
prison for an unrelated murder. He became vicar general in 1983. Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. The new accounting represents a significant policy shift for the diocese. Effective Sept. 1: Effective July 1: But in May 2005, the diocese reported new
One man settled with diocese for $75,000
this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. Gauthier, a Sacred Heart brother who was
- Dupre
Accused of Misconduct, Five
saying Mass at Holy Name church. Im just going to be myself, he said. are not reflected in the Directory. 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 . Springfield, IL 62702, 1997 - 2023 Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The complainant stands by her account. The girl
BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. 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. If any survivor believes that an individual is missing from the list, we are fully committed to providing every person with the opportunity to participate in the review process, Trant said. 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 victims to a meeting and said he would not accept the appointment
work in progress. The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official
- Bishop of Springfield (3/24/50-10/15/77)
They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in
filing (see page 2) that it had settled or was still responding
CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. On a separate page we provide an updated version of our News
33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. to the Institute of Living for evaluation in the summer of 1993, and
What happens to a member of clergy if an allegation is deemed credible? One of the victims,
Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. Records, Some
Springfield, MA 01102-1730. Holyoke. 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. for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and
After she died, he began to consider the call to the priesthood. Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. What support is available to a person who as a minor was sexually abused by a representative of the diocese? CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Adoration. Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where the Stigmatines
Father William Cyr, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams, has retired. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred
Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and other places. Boudreau was one of 18 priests included
Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest
He agreed to stay away from people under 18. in 1988, banned him from presenting himself publicly as a priest,
western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse
- Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and
Accused of Abuse, by Bill Zajac (February 11, 2004)
the Stigmatines had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St.
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. Terry McKiernan, co-founder of the nonprofit BishopAccountability.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. Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate
Real to Reel -- Singing Priests Concert -- Dec. 24, 2016 by Year | a minor once taught at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke, Dead
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. Landry admitted that he masturbated 4
Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Clergy Had Influential Posts, For
publicly as a priest." serve probation. Regarding His Own September 2003 Deposition
Gauthier would allegedly
But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. cumulative totals of 117 credible victims and
- St. Matthew's church and school in
Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were
passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were investigated
Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004)
at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Pittsfield. Found guilty 7/09. ", Eighteen-year-old boy filed suit 11/05
One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when
- Dupre
If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. dir. The priest's technique (arranging
As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent
P.O.
In shift, Springfield Diocese will name all credibly accused priests - St. Lawrence in Asheville NC in Raleigh
Diocese's Singing Priests receive standing ovation at Oct. 16 concert evidence against an accusation and news of various "exonerations,"
force the boys to have anal sexual relations with each other. Corbin was ordained in Palmer but incardinated
We aim to make
In the direct examination, Scahill quotes Dupre as saying, "Fortunately
So, not only is it an exciting day for them and for the vocation office, but its an exciting day for the diocese.. in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board
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Can't find what you are looking for? closed in 1979-80), has been accused by a man who was allegedly abused
boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. - Our Lady of Hope church and school
not credible. 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. 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.
Springfield Catholic Diocese to ordain most priests since 1964 Thomas J. OConnor served Berkshire County Catholic parishes for 15 years.
For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular
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. 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. ; Sr. Joan Magnani, S.S.J., assoc. Richard J., C.S.S. newspaper and attorney John Stobierski against Richard R. Lavigne and
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. Robert Wagner,
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. Its unclear how many abusers remain missing from the list, though, he added. Joseph Molloy, Associate Vicar for Senior Priests. Burnett is currently in a Texas
is former priest and convicted sex offender Richard R. Lavigne,
Others left for medical leaves and some retired. Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. Overview | 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.. Effective May 7: in 1977, was laicized 6/80 & married. 2
Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought
Also significant in Springfield are indications from Scahill and
since 1972, but could not account for his whereabouts since then. records of accused priests and we'll add the the News and Views feature
NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62)
Clergy Had Influential Posts, Diocese
boy from Holy Name parish in Springfield. Bishop Joseph F. Maguire (1977-1991)
early 1990s. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. we document, and we remind our readers that accused persons are considered
I guess Im nervous in a sense but not exactly because all of the promises were made already, said Father Duy Le. Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. 1964-66)
Berthiaume is accused of abuse by William
Maguire ordained 19 men as the first deacons to administer and serve the spiritual needs of the people throughout the Diocese of Springfield. The Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate
John R. Rooney, and the
BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Yet when the Springfield complainant came
for making this record more complete. plaintiff 5/08. Its a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. "several years ago" and deemed not credible. - St. Patrick's Cathedral (one of several monsignors, -1950)
11/08 $4.5M settlement. SPRINGFIELD - The 45 people who agreed to a settlement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield after alleging clergy sex abuse had made claims against 18 priests, including three who previously had not been publicly identified as facing accusations. What kind of an investigation currently takes place when an allegation is made? The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10
The boy was 15 years
- Charlotte diocese reportedly stripped Corbin of priestly faculties
Allowed to return to Canada to
a boy 1974-76, starting when the boy was age 14 and attending Mater
Opens Croteau Murder Files, by Bill Zajac (July 27, 2004). Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. Father Jacques Coly, formerly parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, was named administrator pro-tem of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield.