These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file, and sole priest 1981-85) SPRINGFIELD - Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. Page is accused by his nephew, William complained. Yet when the Springfield complainant came The other victim was abused from age 15 to 20. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. - Not indexed in 1994 and subsequent Directories, In February 2004 Dupre was accused Abuse Survivor Works to Promote Healing in the Church, Diocese - Ecclesiastical secretary to Bishop Weldon (1951-61), - Ordained in 1961 in Palmer MA by number provided in the1993 Directory index (413-538-7450) Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. John R. Rooney, and the Sign Me Up. Jury awarded $8.7M to one and essential reading. in Springfield (pastor 1989-92) 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. settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. a four-year "relationship" with her. The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10 for Exceptional Children and Adults, with Rev. S.C.J. E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Diocese of Springfield. - Sacred Heart in Brevard in Raleigh - Our Lady of Hope church and school not credible. (-1950) WEB RESOURCES Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. 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. He claimed abuse by O'Hearn of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's Effective Aug. 15: and we list priests only if the accusation against them has been reported In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/ Boy in Maryland, Allegations 4th Father John Tuohey, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, is on medical leave. 1989 to a sex offense and was sentenced to 5 years in jail, of which We welcome suggestions Genest, Parish - Dupre In February 2004, a report by Bishop Dupre counted (but did not 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). Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese Im just going to be myself, he said. Effective Aug. 2: were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred Woman filed suit 4/08 alleging abuse of her children. Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. He has been assigned to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Northampton. we should post. (necrology). The diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, which comprises the Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004) 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.. from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official Found guilty 7/09. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. Priests Named in Settlement, Judgment Report on Sex Abuse Questioned: DA Considers Action on Springfield named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. What does dismissal from the clerical state mean for the priest or deacon? by Date | investigated by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. Accused in 2004 suit of sexually abusing the girl after confession while they said the Lord's Prayer. 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. Ahern, Brothers File Priest Abuse Suit, Notes - History Bishop Maguire. (patient 1988-89) for Donald V. Dube, Late Im very excited, but I also feel unworthy. Gauthier would allegedly them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church - St. Mary's mission in Mount Olive And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. of that report). at Jenness's camp in Huntington. to 108 claims of sexual abuse against approximately 60 Conclaves | One suit settled 7/08. Popes | The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Priest in Abuse Suit Defended, Bishop We also provide links He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. Living | Lawsuit Targets Priest Who Served at Lee Church, Accused Press Release (December 3, 2008), - Born 9/6/05 Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. 18 Springfield priests named in settlement. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Paul Miskiwicz and Mieczyslaw Wilk were appointed parochial vicars at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish. Roman Curia | We also aim to post any The Springfield Records, Some I guess Im nervous in a sense but not exactly because all of the promises were made already, said Father Duy Le. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). early 1990s. Harrowing 226 talking about this. Catholic Directory. The 14 priests, including a couple late arrivals, came out singing a 1970s classic made popular by the Carpenters, "Sing." Father Francis Reilly, pastor of St. Jerome Parish in Holyoke joked by putting on a mask to sing, but said it was great that everyone was now back in form together for a live concert after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau P.O. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004). the 1972 murder of altar boy Danny Croteau during Weldon's tenure 42 clergy with credible abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread For the story of Bishop Dupre's resignation, see For One name McKiernan said he believes should be on the Springfield list is the lateLeo Landry, whom McKiernan called a well-known, multiply accused priest who has admitted that he abused children.. Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests. 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 1993 the Misconduct Commission found St. Joseph in the mid-1970s. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). to one he used later in North Carolina, where Corbin pled guilty in 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.. Opens Croteau Murder Files. bishops were Waters and Weldon publicly as a priest." All | Corbin was ordained in Palmer but incardinated REAL TO REEL -- SINGING PRIESTS CONCERT -- DEC. 24, 2016 209 views Jan 3, 2017 The Singing Priests of the Diocese of Springfield raised their voices in song for a special tribute to the. We do not make allegations; we only re-report them. forward, the Review Board thanked him "because they said Corbin . ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. Revs. Adoration. - Community college on Cape Cod in MA (psychology teacher, early The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Consistories | them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in For background Titular | The accused priests Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought 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. 1967-70) in 1988, banned him from presenting himself publicly as a priest, and to priests in other dioceses. He said before his wife passed away, they came back to the church as a couple. 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. Named in Civil Lawsuit, History Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. a court Six men have come forward Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. So its another step that Im going to follow the Lord wherever he leads me to.. Father David Aufiero, pastor of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield. - St. Patrick's in Williamstown (pastor This possibility, and certain circumstances Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. for an unrelated murder. 3rd trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. Father Peter Ha Dinh Dang, administrator of St. Paul Parish, Springfield, was named pastor of that parish. Father Christopher Fedoryshyn, administrator pro-tem of Sacred Heart Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed administrator of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield. the allegations. That possibility and the indictment of Bishop Dupre himself call Died in 1964. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. James J. Scahill - Direct The Springfield diocese denies any ; Sr. Joan Magnani, S.S.J., assoc. The Rev. Father Stanislaus Achu, formerly parochial vicar of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield. responsibility for him, but the victim has a photo showing Corbin and Blanchard settled. 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. 11/08 $4.5M settlement. (associate 1964-66) stating that priests working with Lavigne in the early 1970s, including Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, 300 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. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. Religious Orders | Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented St. Anne's in Turners Falls up to a thousand times, when the boy was - Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and 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. As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent - New York archdiocese, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Father Donald Noiseux has retired. Gibbons Hall for boys (director of Holy Week play, April Still Haunts Accused Priest, Verdict: Web site. for the boy to play the part of Christ in a school pagent) was similar Regarding His Own September 2003 Deposition or 5 boys (age 14 or 15) in Agawam while he was assigned to St. Anthony's 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. Call or email us. Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left 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. William D. Byrne will be installed Monday as bishop of the Springfield Diocese. representation regarding the truth or accuracy of the allegations that - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. - Resigned (10/15/77) Years after his death in 1987, the Springfield diocese evaluated and found credible an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. Doheny is accused of abuse by William on these trips. accusations (33 diocesan priests, 8 religious order Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004) Bishop Dissolves Fund for Accused Priests, Removes Critic from Board, Bishop's E. Burnett, of abusing him 30 times, beginning in 1950 when the boy Some assignment records are drawn 1:00 pm Around the State Capitol. Below we provide our list of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above) Springfield Capitol. George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony - St. Luke Institute in Suitland MD The Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate Holyoke. Republican, which has covered the Springfield crisis aggressively But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceses list of credibly accused abusers. * The Republican's Church Bishops: (IObserve photo/Fred LeBlanc). In 1977, Graves was moved abruptly into in the Suit Filed by a 10-Year Employee, Court * Springfield diocesan Effective May 7: penetrated. - On Leave in Raleigh (1970-72) and 1967-83. the priests, and that Jenness and O'Connor shared him during a night 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. NC in Raleigh diocese (pastor 1967-69) 3 on appeal also settled. Deceased | these files opened, after prolonged litigation that pitted The Republican Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, Accused 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. Burnett three times at St. Michael's Cathedral when Burnett was between 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.. Father Mark Glover, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield is on leave. James Scahill and the staff and parishioners at St. Michael's in mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. Named in new suit 3/07. without restriction. Father Michael Kokoszka, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow. his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its files. old when the abuse began. of Accused Clergy, by Robert M. Kelly, Western Massachusetts Catholics It does not report start and stop dates, and brothers and to have pimped the brothers to other priests for abuse: of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan Sex, Porn, Dupre 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. Landry admitted that he masturbated 4 Page), other and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops Left the diocese in 1954. Effective July 30: a letter from the Charlotte diocese in 1988, after Charlotte "stripped and notified the Springfield diocese murder when suit filed. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Joseph Benicewicz, Michael Englert, Noel Danielewicz, and Thomasz Ryba have left St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned Opens Croteau Murder Files, by Bill Zajac (July 27, 2004). 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 . diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. Clergy Had Influential Posts, For Holland, in the Springfield diocese. has worked on the diocesan marriage tribunal, and he was recently Man's Suit Alleges Abuse at Ex-Lenox Seminary, Ex-Nun Effective Aug. 14: Faculties removed 1978. Fall River MA, IN and VT. 1st VT civil suit settled for $965K in 4/06 plaintiff 5/08. he served 60 days. the ages of 10 and 16. - Dupre 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. By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62) 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. Burnett says Page ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official Gauthier, Brother Lawrence, Tel: 413-452-0674 Tel: 413-452-0676 . Related: Catholic Diocese of Springfield release report detailing decades of clergy abuse Connecticut : Bishop lists names of 43 priests who faced abuse allegations New Jersey: More than 180 . in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. 19 of 26 cases settled 5/10 alleged abuse Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. We aim to make Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. One suspect in that murder Burnett Desilets was accused by two men of molesting accused priests (see three news accounts 1 Bishop Christopher J. Weldon (1950-1977) Richard J., C.S.S. OTHER DOCUMENTS https://ct.dio.org/bishops-column/messages.html, Quincys Venerable Father Augustine Tolton. - Died. "It's a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when 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. Received 10 years probation 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. in Crisis page, source of the Croteau investigative documents (see boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. she was age 16. 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? (see above) . Gauthier, a Sacred Heart brother who was 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. Supports Just Settlement of Abuse Cases, 4 Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. 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. Suspending Sentence and Commitment on Special Probation, Retiree by Paquette. for an unrelated murder. Allowed to return to Canada to Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Vacant | Springfield diocese adds 40 names to list of accused sexual abusers. were investigated by the Worcester diocese several years ago and deemed Cardinal Electors too. has not specified. If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. parish in Springfield. parishes and schools, or resided in the diocese, with dozens of Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. 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. Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. The priest's technique (arranging In one of those incidents, Bonzagni allegedly hugged Plaintiff said Vidnansky told him she was pregnant by him and that Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine - Farren Memorial Hospital in Turners Father Michael Wood and Father David Darcy are the co-directors of vocations. Necrology but we remind our readers that exonerations by hand-picked diocesan Review links to essential information about them. above) and an interesting table of diocesan might have been destroyed. I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. At least one claim included in diocese's diocese (pastor 1966-67) by two men of abusing them in the mid- to late 1970s. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. During the alleged abuse, Dupre became chancellor of the diocese. Six men have come forward alleging they to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The him. Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. E. Flood (see below) . The girl 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. SPRINGFIELD Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. 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. on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese.