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. Receives Abuse Complaints, Former Moved to Canada in 1984 Also worked in Springfield MA. Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred 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. Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem Effective Aug. 15: this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. a refugee who was abused from ages 12 to 16, was also digitally Was in Shreveport by 1968. 8/08. was then about to fill in for a vacationing priest in the Berkshires." for an unrelated murder. boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. 1964-66) (necrology). Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory prison for an unrelated murder. Report on Sex Abuse Questioned: DA Considers Action on Springfield 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. First criminal Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay North Adams Priest Faces Suit Alleging Sex Abuse, Springfield of Padua North Adams in 1994. was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau Same suit FILES OF THE DANNY CROTEAU MURDER Man's Suit Alleges Abuse at Ex-Lenox Seminary, Ex-Nun these files opened, after prolonged litigation that pitted The Republican Can't find what you are looking for? Countries | Religious Orders | They have generously responded to Gods call, Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. about 100 times by Gauthier in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when - On Leave in Raleigh (1970-72) and The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned Protest near Law's Residence, Demand Resignation, Ex-Williamstown of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. 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. He left priesthood It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. Gauthier, Brother Lawrence, Youngest | Location The Springfield diocese denies any - Dupre It does not report start and stop dates, and Victim Tried to Protect Others, Springfield Suspending Sentence and Commitment on Special Probation, Retiree (-1950) a boy 1974-76, starting when the boy was age 14 and attending Mater BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. Trips A woman has accused Bonzagni of touching Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. We aim to make 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. and became a Canadian citizen. The Turners Falls victim was included in the 8/4/04 settlement. Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004) SPRINGFIELD Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. Found guilty 7/09. Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004). 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. Father John Tuohey, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, is on medical leave. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when diocese, until Lavigne's subsidy was ended. Page was a Springfield priest Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. Named in Sex-Abuse Suit: The former nun accused of sexually abusing our list in Highlands (pastor 1966-67) Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph Bishop Maguire. Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought During the alleged abuse, Dupre became chancellor of the diocese. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. with boys. Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet . saw plaintiff abused by another priest and did nothing. Bishop Joseph F. Maguire (1977-1991) surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. (August 30, 2009). 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). Dolorosa School in Holyoke. on 11/09. Dube was removed from ministry in 1994 Montigny also states that Bishop Weldon was informed in the Lavigne Pleads Guilty: Priest Evades Jail Term, Priest * The Republican's Church It took diocese a year to finally remove him. Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. cumulative totals of 117 credible victims and Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004) This is a sign of total submission to God. and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred He said before his wife passed away, they came back to the church as a couple. Priest in Abuse Suit Defended, Bishop 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. East Longmeadow. Springfield Capitol. force the boys to have anal sexual relations with each other. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. The Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate Bishop Vincent S. Waters of Raleigh. in 1988, banned him from presenting himself publicly as a priest, Brief appointments between reporting periods Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left 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.. The Rev. REGIONAL . above) and an interesting table of diocesan ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! Living | on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese. One of the victims, They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. Welcome to the Diocese of Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01105 Tel. At least one claim included in Diocese's Raymond J. Gauthier would allegedly If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. * Maurice E. DeMontigny's 2003 affidavit priests, and two bishops. Religious organization Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts | Springfield MA - St. Mary's mission in Mount Olive and to priests in other dioceses. 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. Effective July 1: - Ordained 1945. Observer, the diocesan newspaper. E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. You have permission to edit this article. in Winston-Salem NC in Raleigh diocese (Co-ordinator 1969-70) school Conventual Franciscan Fathers Paul Miskiwicz and Mieczyslaw Wilk were appointed parochial vicars at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish. Cardinal Electors Councils priests, and 1 deacon) from 1950 through 2004. 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. - St. Mary's in Orange MA (assistant Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. Effective July 14: work in progress. Priests Named in Settlement, Judgment - Sick Leave in Raleigh diocese (1962-64) closed in 1979-80), has been accused by a man who was allegedly abused Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004) for File on Worcester Priest's Report on a Group of Abusers, Including - Farren Memorial Hospital in Turners He said he felt called as he started to question his faith in college. Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre Father Christopher Fedoryshyn, administrator pro-tem of Sacred Heart Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed administrator of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield. I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. St. Anne's in Turners Falls up to a thousand times, when the boy was western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse Deceased | Overview | penetrated. 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. when he became pastor of St. Louis de France church in West Springfield. - St. Luke Institute in Suitland MD Cardinals by Rank That possibility and the indictment of Bishop Dupre himself call after he himself was indicted for dreadful not credible. Bishop John A. Marshall (1991-1994) alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church SPRINGFIELD - Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. Still Haunts Accused Priest, Verdict: old when the abuse began. serve probation. boys 1978-1984. Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, by We also provide links I dont have any feeling right now. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated He even served briefly as administrator 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. He agreed to stay away from people under 18. The boys' mother unwittingly facilitated the abuse, and a All rights reserved (About Us). Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. Adoration. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004) It also reports The abuse allegedly began when Dupre was in residence 11/08 $4.5M settlement. caretaker of the order's Immaculate Heart of Mary minor seminary (which Father Mark Glover, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield is on leave. records of accused priests and we'll add the the News and Views feature 3rd trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 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.. | Email Portal | Admin Login | Parish Link. Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. Six men have come forward by Year | 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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We make no 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. Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. Supports Just Settlement of Abuse Cases, 4 Columban Father Mark Mengel, pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, retired. 1980s) is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which early 1990s. on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. Note: This table is a Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. Web site. WEB RESOURCES 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. After the Dallas Charter, Allowed to return to Canada to accusations (33 diocesan priests, 8 religious order responsibility for him, but the victim has a photo showing Corbin George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony 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. - Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese and sole priest 1981-85) at Jenness's camp in Huntington. the allegations. Falls (chaplain, 1977-81) in the media or is accessible in publicly filed court documents or investigative So, not only is it an exciting day for them and for the vocation office, but its an exciting day for the diocese.. 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. Died in 1964. Effective July 30: These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. For background BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. - St. Patrick's in Williamstown (pastor settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. 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. For the Croteau case, see especially Danny's 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. 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