- St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School,
Father Jacques Coly, formerly parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, was named administrator pro-tem of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield. Died in 1964. Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests. representation regarding the truth or accuracy of the allegations that
For the story of Bishop Dupre's resignation, see For
The Springfield diocese says nothing in its
The court's decision
John R. Rooney, and the
He will continue as associate professor at Elms College. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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 . Opens Croteau Murder Files, by Bill Zajac (July 27, 2004). Recent | Boudreau was one of 18 priests included
The Turners Falls victim was included in the 8/4/04 settlement. Diocese of Springfield. ", Eighteen-year-old boy filed suit 11/05
Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters
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was age 9. Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: | Email Portal | Admin Login | Parish Link. The alleged victim estimates that 7 to 10
As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent
As the rite continued, the congregation sang the Litany of Saints while the candidates lie prostrate on the altar. Dupre allegedly used alcohol on his victims, involved
Father Paul Norman will become administrator of St. Mary and All Saints parishes, Ware. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of
- Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and
Named in Civil Lawsuit, History
To download and print the complete report, please click here. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred
the girl after confession while they said the Lord's Prayer. Its a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. He filled in at St. Mary's in Palmer and St.
Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. E. Flood (see below) . The diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, which comprises the western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, after he himself was indicted for dreadful abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread within the administration of the diocese. "several years ago" and deemed not credible. Its unclear how many abusers remain missing from the list, though, he added. One known allegation of abuse, occurring in 1943. Click here to listen to previous episodes! Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated
in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was
and Blanchard settled. Graves is accused of raping a boy in 1969-71
Father Sihn Trinh, formerly parochial vicar of St. Paul Parish, Springfield, is on a leave of absence. his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its
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.. Titular | complained. Diocese
Hampden County District Attorney William M. Bennett. links to essential information about them. One suspect in that murder
Boudreau denies the allegation. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. from the Dallas bishops' conference. 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was
More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. . Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). Records at Issue Again, Diocese's
and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops
* Deposition of Fr. - Ecclesiastical secretary to Bishop Weldon (1951-61), - Ordained in 1961 in Palmer MA by
Burnett says Page
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evidence against an accusation and news of various "exonerations,"
Welcome to the Diocese of Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01105 Tel. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). What happens to a member of clergy if an allegation is deemed credible? Examination Cross Examination
One name McKiernan said he believes should be on the Springfield list is the late Leo Landry, whom McKiernan called a well-known, multiply accused priest who has admitted that he abused children.. 3rd trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Faculties removed 1978. 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. Effective Aug. 2: Jenness is alleged to have abused four
for an unrelated murder. Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18
We also aim to post any
3 on appeal also settled. - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone
western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield
this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese
is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. 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. North Adams Priest Faces Suit Alleging Sex Abuse, Springfield
early 1990s. Bishop John A. Marshall (1991-1994)
Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. 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. Jury Awards $8.7 Million to Plaintiff, Jury
Father Frank Lawlor, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Westfield, will be on medical leave. had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. Anthony's was a
Opens Croteau Murder Files. Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. One suit settled 7/08. a four-year "relationship" with her. Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. Dioceses: 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. for the boy to play the part of Christ in a school pagent) was similar
Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. a minor once taught at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke, Dead
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. who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current
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413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org charges filed on 7/08. Also significant in Springfield are indications from Scahill and
- Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove
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I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. One brother alleges that he was abused by all
Ahern,
The diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, which comprises the
We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. Cardinals by Rank Deacon David Southworth, assigned to St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow, was named administrator of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two
in the media or is accessible in publicly filed court documents or investigative
(patient 1988-89)
Six men have come forward alleging they
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.. Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Gauthier would allegedly
Woman filed suit 4/08 alleging abuse of her children. and sole priest 1981-85)
Ad Limina | Effective Aug. 31: Robert Wagner,
Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 413-732-3175 of Springfield MA, Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell
alleges that plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Received 10 years probation
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. Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. On a separate page we provide an updated version of our News
I think thats the reality of this call, this vocation to the priesthood is that were all unworthy of this call but God calls us despite ourselves, said Father Norman. had 221 students
Republican - the indispensable source on the crisis in western Massachusetts. As we know from the diocese's
ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. Fall River MA, IN and VT. 1st VT civil suit settled for $965K in 4/06
Brief appointments between reporting periods
The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem
sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file,
11/08 $4.5M settlement. Religious Orders | personnel records." a refugee who was abused from ages 12 to 16, was also digitally
During the alleged abuse, Dupre became chancellor of the diocese. 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. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Conventual Franciscan Fathers Paul Miskiwicz and Mieczyslaw Wilk were appointed parochial vicars at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish. - Ordained 9/21/29
Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. Im just going to be myself, he said. He said he felt called as he started to question his faith in college. Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004)
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. and deemed not credible. Credit for McDonnell's tougher treatment of Lavigne goes to Rev. Springfield Catholic Diocese to ordain most priests since 1964 Steven Spearie sspearie@sj-r.com 0:00 0:57 Friday's ordination class from the Springfield Catholic Diocese contains men of. 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. Columban Father Mark Mengel, pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, retired. and notified the Springfield diocese
Landry admitted that he masturbated 4
I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. 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) By Bill Zajac, Springfield Republican Tuesday, August 17, 2004. pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, including
- St. Mary's mission in Mount Olive
in Springfield (assistant 1976-77)
Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory
Living | Conclaves | The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. 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. and Worcester dioceses (Weldon and Harrington respectively). in 1988, banned him from presenting himself publicly as a priest,
and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred
4th
He said before his wife passed away, they came back to the church as a couple. - Our Lady of Hope church and school