1964-66) by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, 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. Fill-in positions appear to be part of Corbin's MO, and the Charlotte . Byrne plans to make his first pastoral visits in the Berkshires to St. Joseph's in Pittsfield at 4 p.m. Jan. 16; at 11 a.m. Jan. 31 at St. Mary's in Lee; and at 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at St. Agnes in Dalton. 1980s) Sex, Porn, Dupre ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. of St. Anthony of Padua in North Adams in 1994. The new accounting represents a significant policy shift for the diocese. Priests Named in Settlement, Judgment Genest, Parish was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau . Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged - Dupre Maguire ordained 19 men as the first deacons to administer and serve the spiritual needs of the people throughout the Diocese of Springfield. * Bishop Thomas Dupre's Statement NC (assistant 1961-62) and Worcester dioceses (Weldon and Harrington respectively). As we know from the diocese's of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. rebuffed the priest each time. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, Accused Accused of Abuse, by Bill Zajac (February 11, 2004) 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. alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church Bishop Thomas L. Dupre (1995-2004) CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Boy in Maryland, Allegations What support is available to a person who as a minor was sexually abused by a representative of the diocese? Named in new suit 3/07. - Accused Dupre allegedly used alcohol on his victims, involved By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. The Allowed to return to Canada to Gibbons Hall for boys (director of Holy Week play, April 226 talking about this. 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.. and we list priests only if the accusation against them has been reported Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay NC (assistant 1961-62) Gauthier would allegedly and sole priest 1981-85) Page), other What kind of an investigation currently takes place when an allegation is made? 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. Accused in 2004 suit of sexually abusing Bishop Rozanski asks about the worthiness of the candidates. (see above) . The Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate Note: This table is a on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese of Padua North Adams in 1994. 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.. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were SPRINGFIELD 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. Republican - the indispensable source on the crisis in western Massachusetts. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. him to RI. 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. respectively). Supports Just Settlement of Abuse Cases, 4 He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. Accused priests were allegedly abusing children during the administrations East Longmeadow. Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. 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? Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. 11/08 $4.5M settlement. Corbin was ordained in Palmer but incardinated and to priests in other dioceses. Springfield Capitol. ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. We do not make allegations; we only re-report them. Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: 8/08. settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. Records at Issue Again, Diocese's The Rev. - Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove Its a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. Records, Some Ahern masturbated him. were again not named. of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan 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. - St. Matthew's church and school in placed on leave. It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. 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? In one of those incidents, Bonzagni allegedly hugged Dismissal from the Clerical State or Laicization (involuntary), Dispensation from the Clerical State or Laicization (voluntary), Misconduct Commission for Diocesan Personnel, Removal of Faculties/Restriction of Faculties. - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. 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. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. obituary, a man came forward to allege abuse by Dube when he was pastor 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. We aim to list every priest who has been publicly accused, Regarding His Own September 2003 Deposition 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. The case was settled by the diocese If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Diocese Rev. Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18 for making this record more complete. The Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts ( Latin: Dicesis Campifontis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the New England region of the United States. and notified the Springfield diocese Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. in the Suit Filed by a 10-Year Employee, Court of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. All | Cardinal Electors accusations (33 diocesan priests, 8 religious order Berthiaume is accused of abuse by William by two men of abusing them in the mid- to late 1970s. - St. Lawrence in Asheville NC in Raleigh Bondsville MA as well as LaSallette settings in Texas and New Hampshire. Diocese of Springfield. boy from Holy Name parish in Springfield. (-1950) 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). But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. Francis P. Lavelle, Edward M. Kennedy, Ronald E. Wamsher, and Doug Cole, center, a survivor of sexual abuse, speaks during a Wednesday news conference, flanked by Bishop William Byrne, left, and Jeffrey Trant, director of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance. 2 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. He agreed to stay away from people under 18. Click here to listen to previous episodes! and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred bishops were Waters and Weldon Raymond J. Others left for medical leaves and some retired. OTHER DOCUMENTS Kevin Cullen (December 14, 2003). 1989 to a sex offense and was sentenced to 5 years in jail, of which old when the abuse began. the Stigmatines had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. Anthony's was a representation regarding the truth or accuracy of the allegations that - Died. Catholic Diocese of Burlington Settles Abuse Lawsuits for $17.6 Million, Alleged Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Burnett is currently in a Texas As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese. It took diocese a year to finally remove him. CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests she was age 16. of that report). - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem were abused as boys by Flood or fellow Stigmatine Richard J. Ahern That possibility and the indictment of Bishop Dupre himself call Conventual Franciscan Fathers Paul Miskiwicz and Mieczyslaw Wilk were appointed parochial vicars at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish. You have permission to edit this article. We aim to make For background 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. E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Accused of Misconduct, Five 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. Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented stating that priests working with Lavigne in the early 1970s, including investigated by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine Another suit tried tomistrial them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in Effective June 29: So, not only is it an exciting day for them and for the vocation office, but its an exciting day for the diocese.. Effective June 5: Plaintiff was in a Texas prison for an unrelated a letter from the Charlotte diocese in 1988, after Charlotte "stripped Yet when the Springfield complainant came All | Effective Aug. 2: Jenness is alleged to have abused four Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and also Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. 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. Father Mark Glover, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield is on leave. Corbin of priestly faculties and banned him from presenting himself Received 10 years probation Titular | We also aim to post any evidence against an accusation and news of various "exonerations," To download and print the complete report, please click here. Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. George E. Lynch (associate 1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent 413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield Boudreau was one of 18 priests included BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. * Web site of The formed in 1950. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The priest's technique (arranging - Our Lady of Hope church and school after the Misconduct Commission reviewed allegations that the diocese Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). files corroborate the allegations. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. One suspect in that murder More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. P.O. This was followed by the Laying On of Hands, the most solemn part of the ceremony. is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. FILES OF THE DANNY CROTEAU MURDER since 1972, but could not account for his whereabouts since then. advanced age (82) and poor health. Man's Suit Alleges Abuse at Ex-Lenox Seminary, Ex-Nun - St. Patrick's Cathedral (one of several monsignors, -1950) force the boys to have anal sexual relations with each other. among the cases settled on 8/5/04. has worked on the diocesan marriage tribunal, and he was recently 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. Father Michael Wood and Father David Darcy are the co-directors of vocations. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. 50 pages of accounts by alleged victims of Richard R. Lavigne. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/ The Springfield diocese received Dube was removed from ministry in 1994 diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. INVESTIGATION After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent