by Paquette. a minor once taught at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke, Dead
John R. Rooney, and the
Father William Cyr, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams, has retired. * Maurice E. DeMontigny's 2003 affidavit
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. 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. Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet All | Religious organization Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts | Springfield MA of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan
- Not indexed in 1994 and subsequent Directories, In February 2004 Dupre was accused
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. prison for an unrelated murder. was then about to fill in for a vacationing priest in the Berkshires." Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. parish in Springfield. - Ecclesiastical secretary to Bishop Weldon (1951-61), - Ordained in 1961 in Palmer MA by
Finally extradited from Canada, pled guilty, and was
- Sick Leave in Raleigh diocese (1962-64)
We make no
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.. In one of those incidents, Bonzagni allegedly hugged
Spflddiaconate.org - Office of the Diaconate 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. SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Diocese's Office of the Chancellor has announced a number of recent and upcoming priest assignments, reassignments, and changes in status. Boudreau denies the allegation. - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone
Corbin of priestly faculties and banned him from presenting himself
As the rite continued, the congregation sang the Litany of Saints while the candidates lie prostrate on the altar. Is a priest or deacon still in ministry while the investigation is being conducted? Allegations in
Raymond J. of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield
Files Lawsuit against Two Dioceses, Catholic
investigated by the Worcester diocese "several years ago"
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Diocese of Springfield MA - BishopAccountability.org Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged
Receives Abuse Complaints, Former
Dioceses: James Scahill and the staff and parishioners at St. Michael's in
Necrology These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. the 1972 murder of altar boy Danny Croteau during Weldon's tenure
to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The
18 Springfield priests named in settlement.
List of Diocese of Springfield "credibly accused clergy" - WWLP Clergy Had Influential Posts, For
Raymond J.
Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts - Roman Catholic Diocese Please note, these lists are not exhaustive, as parish groups grow and change all the time! force the boys to have anal sexual relations with each other. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). What kind of an investigation currently takes place when an allegation is made? East Longmeadow. 1:00 pm Around the State Capitol. 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. 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. 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 .
33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 by Date | Titular | Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison
At least one claim included in Diocese's
Then we offer 300
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. boy from Holy Name parish in Springfield. P.O. Cant find what you are looking for? Springfield, MA 01102-1730. Catholic Directory. Accused of Abuse, by Bill Zajac (February 11, 2004)
these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire
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 Aug. 1: at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and other places. 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. 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. were abused as boys by Flood or fellow Stigmatine Richard J. Ahern
I dont have any feeling right now. Forand is accused of molesting a boy at
and sole priest 1981-85)
This is a sign of total submission to God. Father Ryan Sliwa, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, has entered monastic life. March. ORegan works with the Survivors 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. Dupre allegedly used alcohol on his victims, involved
But in May 2005, the diocese reported new
- Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove
The
is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which
George E. Lynch (associate
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. for an unrelated murder. Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff
Weldon allegedly abused
Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. * Springfield diocesan
Then in October 2006, the diocese stated in
alleges that plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr.
Real to Reel -- Singing Priests Concert -- Dec. 24, 2016 As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni
Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. without restriction.
these files opened, after prolonged litigation that pitted The Republican
Im just going to be myself, he said. Also significant in Springfield are indications from Scahill and
Western Mass. Others left for medical leaves and some retired. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. 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. 8/08.
11/08 $4.5M settlement. and Views feature easy links to important news and commentary
Please send suggestions for adding documents to staff@bishop-accountability.org. plaintiff 5/08. Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison
From 1981 to 1992, Graves was the pastor at three
Bishops: Dolorosa School in Holyoke. name) just 22 credibly
The abuse
Springfield in Massachusetts (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy] alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church
E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. 413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and
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? BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Genest, Parish
NC in Raleigh diocese (pastor 1967-69)
Montigny also states that Bishop Weldon was informed in the
ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. E. Burnett, of abusing him 30 times, beginning in 1950 when the boy
then was sent back to Canada with restrictions, implemented by the
evidence against an accusation and news of various "exonerations,"
Named in Civil Lawsuit, by Bill Zajac (March 12, 2004)
For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular
Holland, in the Springfield diocese. Holy See | a four-year "relationship" with her. E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. priests, and 1 deacon) from 1950 through 2004. asked judge to excuse him from sex offender treatment because of his
Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004)
He agreed to stay away from people under 18. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Im very excited, but I also feel unworthy. We post the investigative files in easy-to-download
mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. a hospital chaplaincy a move often made because of an allegation
The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned
Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004). above) and an interesting table of diocesan
advanced age (82) and poor health. Doheny is accused of abuse by William
Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. Call or email us. from the Dallas bishops' conference. 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.. Web site. The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10
Regarding His Own September 2003 Deposition
ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. About the Diocese Offices Careers Contact, 12:30 pm-5:00 pm just before trial. (patient 1988-89)
Desilets was accused by two men of molesting
226 talking about this. on these trips. formed in 1950. Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay
They too are works in progress. was age 9. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. The Springfield diocese says nothing in its
- Grand
The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. him to RI. If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. the boy was ages 9 to 12. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). They have generously responded to God's call," Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought
was abused by Gatineau for about one year. Popes | 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. dir. Detail Charges of Abuse by Priest, Past
By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home.
Springfield Catholic diocese updated list of credibly - masslive One suit settled 7/08. Current Only | 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. Harrowing
Effective Aug. 2: Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. allegedly incuded masturbation and oral sex. the allegations. from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official
of that report). priests, and two bishops. 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. bishops were Waters and Weldon
Bishop John A. Marshall (1991-1994)
BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. within the administration of the diocese.
Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests Priest and Clergy Sexual Abuse in Massachusetts accused of abuse. Page was a Springfield priest
on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese. the Stigmatines had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St.
Springfield (pastor and sole priest 1985-89)
own counts, there are accused priests whose names are not known. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two
| Email Portal | Admin Login | Parish Link. Burnett is said to have
Fill-in positions appear to be part of Corbin's MO, and the Charlotte
He can be reached atdjin@berkshireeagle.com, Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis Data on bishops, priests, brothers, nuns, Pope Francis, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Documenting the Abuse Crisis in the Roman Catholic Church Established June 2003, https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/local/diocese-of-springfield-expands-list-of-credibly-accused-abusers-to-61/article_e41dca26-c3f7-11eb-84eb-3700faff4897.html. to Weldon and Worcester bishop Harrington. Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters
REGIONAL . placed on leave. is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder.
Springfield Catholic Diocese to ordain most priests since 1964 caretaker of the order's Immaculate Heart of Mary minor seminary (which
into question the results of Dupre's 2004 report
Bishop Dissolves Fund for Accused Priests, Removes Critic from Board, Bishop's
in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was
Columban Father Mark Mengel, pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, retired. Accused of Misconduct, Five
After the Dallas Charter,
(1961-62). of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above)
The abuse allegedly began when Dupre was in residence
To download and print the complete report, please click here. Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay
It does not report start and stop dates, and
Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! 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.. Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts Dioecesis Campifontis Show: All | General Information | Ordinaries | Historical Summary | Statistics | Affiliated Bishops, Living | Affiliated Bishops, Deceased Past and Present Ordinaries Patrick Thomas O'Reilly (23 Jun 1870 Appointed - 28 May 1892 Died) He claimed abuse by O'Hearn
- Our Lady of Hope church and school
Lavigne has been at the center of the Priest Abuse Scandal in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts with about 40 claims of sexual abuse of minors placed against him. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. real estate holdings. The late Richard 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.
New diocesan priest assignments recently announced Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 413-732-3175