He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. were again not named. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Laicization announced 5/09. placed on leave. It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Revs. Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred
from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official
in Springfield (pastor 1989-92)
CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. St. Joseph in the mid-1970s. Gauthier would allegedly
Files Lawsuit against Two Dioceses, Catholic
records of accused priests and we'll add the the News and Views feature
- Resigned (10/15/77)
innocent in a court of law until proven guilty. boys were abused by Gauthier during this period. Berthiaume is accused of abuse by William
by Year | REGIONAL . This possibility, and certain circumstances
stating that priests working with Lavigne in the early 1970s, including
James J. Scahill - Direct
- Farren Memorial Hospital in Turners
Michael Carpino says he was abused by the same priestin 1973, and the Diocese of Springfield paid him a $75,000 settlementin 2008. Another suit tried tomistrial
Received 10 years probation
One brother alleges that he was abused by all
among the cases settled on 8/5/04. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, Accused
Sign Me Up. was age 9. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. formed in 1950. 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. 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. Joseph Molloy, Associate Vicar for Senior Priests. SPRINGFIELD - Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. Fortunately
files. The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. Six men have come forward
put Graves on leave, presumably because of another abuse accusation. in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board
diocese "several years ago" and deemed not credible. 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. Jenness is alleged to have abused four
for the boy to play the part of Christ in a school pagent) was similar
by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre,
Brief appointments between reporting periods
his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its
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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.. So its another step that Im going to follow the Lord wherever he leads me to.. Ahern masturbated him. filing (see page 2) that it had settled or was still responding
Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004). a four-year "relationship" with her. 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. The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10
to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were
a court
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. see Court
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. of Notre Dame church in North Adams. This begins with reporting an allegation to the district attorney for the jurisdiction where the abuse is reported to have occurred, followed by the diocesan review after law enforcement has completed their review.. newspaper and attorney John Stobierski against Richard R. Lavigne and
Priests Barred from Parish Work, Obituary
The Rev. - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem
Forand is accused of molesting a boy at
is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which
- St. Matthew's church and school in
Religious organization Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts | Springfield MA Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine
western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse
Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. Holyoke. Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where the Stigmatines
Harrowing
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. For the Croteau case, see especially Danny's
By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004)
Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. in 1977, was laicized 6/80 & married. What kind of an investigation currently takes place when an allegation is made? Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest
- St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC
tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester
Brothers File Priest Abuse Suit, Notes
Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. diocese; pastor was officialis and dean Msgr. OTHER DOCUMENTS
Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory
own counts, there are accused priests whose names are not known. Died in 1964. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred
us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that
Conclaves | Suit said Gatineau also
Press Release (December 3, 2008), - Born 9/6/05
Receives Abuse Complaints, Former
Indicted in 2002 for molesting 18 additional
Opens Croteau Murder Files, by Bill Zajac (July 27, 2004). ; Sr. Joan Magnani, S.S.J., assoc. and resources to help you navigate our Catholic faith and learn about the ministries our diocese offers. Still Haunts Accused Priest, Verdict:
The Turners Falls victim was included in the 8/4/04 settlement. Father William Cyr, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams, has retired. 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. We do not make allegations; we only re-report them. In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/
The alleged victim was an altar
Years after his death in 1987, the Springfield diocese evaluated and found credible an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. the priests, and that Jenness and O'Connor shared him during a night
Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left
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. - On Leave in Raleigh (1970-72) and
The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned
- Bishop McGuinness Memorial High School
Oldest | Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay
Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread
Ithad listed48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. P.O. settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. Burnett
8/08. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. We aim to make
19 of 26 cases settled 5/10 alleged abuse
for making this record more complete. Effective June 5: Page is accused by his nephew, William
pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, Abuse
in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau
He even served briefly as administrator
might have been destroyed. Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. NC (assistant 1961-62)
the girl after confession while they said the Lord's Prayer. 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, MA 01102-1730. St. Anne's in Turners Falls up to a thousand times, when the boy was
Diocese
- St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School,
them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused
Richard J., C.S.S. Effective June 29: Religious Orders | - Our Lady of the Mountains mission
BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. them together. SPRINGFIELD (MA)The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA]. We also aim to post any
One known allegation of abuse, occurring in 1943. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two
Bondsville MA as well as LaSallette settings in Texas and New Hampshire. The Springfield diocese denies any
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. * Bishop Thomas Dupre's Statement
They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file,
Youngest | Titular | As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent
Man's Suit Alleges Abuse at Ex-Lenox Seminary, Ex-Nun
diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese
Priest Aaron Cote Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Altar
Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, 300
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. Effective July 2: Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate
Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. Cardinal Electors Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. Published by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Office for Communications Catholic Pastoral Center 1615 West Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 (217) 698-8500 . ended a 1996 impoundment order. Case
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. The "ordained" ministries are those of Bishop, Priest and Deacon. Kevin Cullen (December 14, 2003). Before he was named auxiliary bishop in 1990, he reportedly called
John R. Rooney, and the
Victim Tried to Protect Others, Springfield
Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. . diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. Father Norman is a registered nurse and has worked with children with disabilities. But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire
too. the ages of 10 and 16. In 1993 the Misconduct Commission found
Father David Aufiero, pastor of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield. - Ordained 1967
Doheny is accused of abuse by William
Jury awarded $8.7M to one
Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski stands with newly ordained priests, Father Paul Norma, Father John Duy Le and Father Dennis Skowera after their ordination, Saturday, June 1, at St. Michaels Cathedral in Springfield.