between the ages of 9 and 17. Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated among the cases settled on 8/5/04. But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought SPRINGFIELD The Springfield Dioceses Office of the Chancellor has announced a number of recent and upcoming priest assignments, reassignments, and changes in status. Father Jacques Coly, formerly parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, was named administrator pro-tem of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield. was age 9. were investigated by the Worcester diocese several years ago and deemed Effective July 2: 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau after the Misconduct Commission reviewed allegations that the diocese We aim to list every priest who has been publicly accused, Raymond J. Joseph Molloy, Associate Vicar for Senior Priests. 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. Brief appointments between reporting periods 1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent a boy 1974-76, starting when the boy was age 14 and attending Mater FILES OF THE DANNY CROTEAU MURDER diocese, until Lavigne's subsidy was ended. counseling from Blanchard in 1971 at age 15. He has been assigned to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Northampton. Maguire ordained 19 men as the first deacons to administer and serve the spiritual needs of the people throughout the Diocese of Springfield. Some of the abuse allegedly occurred at Page's cabin in The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. 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. Opens Croteau Murder Files, by Bill Zajac (July 27, 2004). One suspect in that murder And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. (Scroll down to see the full list below.). He became vicar general in 1983. Deacon David Southworth, assigned to St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow, was named administrator of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. - St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School, bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. Bishop Thomas L. Dupre (1995-2004) He agreed to stay away from people under 18. the Stigmatines had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. it sometimes misrepresents the whereabouts of a priest. Left the diocese in 1954. of Springfield MA, Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell 33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 credibly accused abusers, Former Pittsfield judge steps down as head of task force on diocesan response to sexual abuse, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Additional case of clergy abuse confirmed against priest who served in three Berkshires communities. - St. Patrick's Cathedral (one of several monsignors, -1950) for Exceptional Children and Adults, with Rev. MA (assistant 1970-76) These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. Effective Aug. 31: E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Its unclear how many abusers remain missing from the list, though, he added. 3 Father Norman is a registered nurse and has worked with children with disabilities. "several years ago" and deemed not credible. Diocese - Accused (IObserve photo/Fred LeBlanc). Consistories | real estate holdings. After the Dallas Charter, Suit said Gatineau also Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William 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.. is former priest and convicted sex offender Richard R. Lavigne, on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese. and resources to help you navigate our Catholic faith and learn about the ministries our diocese offers. 8/08. ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. Boudreau denies the allegation. in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board The list grew from 21 to 61 after officials opted to add previously excluded categories of the accused, including dead priests, laity and clergy from religious orders who were not ordained in the Springfield diocese but served in various assignments locally. Then we offer 300 It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. diocese "several years ago" and deemed not credible. Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of 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. - Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when Effective May 7: 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. It took diocese a year to finally remove him. Religious organization Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts | Springfield MA WEB RESOURCES western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse 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.. mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. 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. Has boys were abused by Gauthier during this period. Named in new suit 3/07. (patient 1988-89) in Winston-Salem NC in Raleigh diocese (Co-ordinator 1969-70) school Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and Observer, the diocesan newspaper. Father Stanislaus Achu, formerly parochial vicar of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield. boy, age 8 to 10 at the time of the abuse. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. PRIESTS' PERSONNEL BOARD Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Rev . Dolorosa School in Holyoke. formed in 1950. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. Ahern masturbated him. Berthiaume is accused of abuse by William for an unrelated murder. Raymond J. she had had an abortion. for an unrelated murder. The boys' mother unwittingly facilitated the abuse, and a Conventual Franciscan Brother Paschal Kolodziej was appointed guardian of St. Hyacinth Friary, Chicopee. Opens Croteau Murder Files. them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused Religious Orders | bishop, Timothy A. McDonnell. Titular | Press Release (December 3, 2008), - Born 9/6/05 Events: Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 413-732-3175 The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned Effective June 5: OTHER DOCUMENTS and we list priests only if the accusation against them has been reported named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. him. They have generously responded to God's call," Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. All | (-1950) - Bishop McGuinness Memorial High School he served 60 days. who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current Welcome to the Diocese of Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01105 Tel. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. The Springfield diocese denies any pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, including The alleged victim was an altar He left priesthood on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese a letter from the Charlotte diocese in 1988, after Charlotte "stripped In February 2004, a report by Bishop Dupre counted (but did not The retired Pittsfield judge who formerly led an independent task force on sexual abuse for the Diocese of Springfield has stepped down from t. Effective Aug. 8: allegedly incuded masturbation and oral sex. about 100 times by Gauthier in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). without restriction. - St. Luke Institute in Suitland MD 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. 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. 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. murder when suit filed. He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. Roman Curia | of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan Father Peter Ha Dinh Dang, administrator of St. Paul Parish, Springfield, was named pastor of that parish. Suspending Sentence and Commitment on Special Probation, Retiree There are currently seven men in priestly formation for the Diocese of Springfield. once a year in the spring, after data are gathered in the fall and winter Moved to Canada in 1984 James J. Scahill - Direct innocent in a court of law until proven guilty. - Dupre Hampden County District Attorney William M. Bennett. Boy Scout leader is alleged to have done so knowingly. Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison Father Michael Kokoszka, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow. records of accused priests and we'll add the the News and Views feature Landry admitted that he masturbated 4 ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. in Raleigh and then Charlotte. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where 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. felonious taking indecent liberties with a minor during production Victim Tried to Protect Others, Springfield Jury awarded $8.7M to one 11/08 $4.5M settlement. 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. Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. 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. Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were One of the victims, 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. As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. Recent | Page), other (necrology). BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. Died in 1964. was then about to fill in for a vacationing priest in the Berkshires." 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Its a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. 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. had 221 students Cote Boards or by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith are not acquittals Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters He filled in at St. Mary's in Palmer and St. Some assignment records are drawn It does not report start and stop dates, and Below we provide our list Father John Tuohey, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, is on medical leave. The case was settled by the diocese
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