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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. 50 pages of accounts by alleged victims of Richard R. Lavigne. * Deposition of Fr. of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004) has not specified. Priest Charged with Rape, Sexual Assault, Priest Recent | - Ordained 1967 - Dupre Named in Civil Lawsuit, by Bill Zajac (March 12, 2004) The other victim was abused from age 15 to 20. Was in Shreveport by 1968. . 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. alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church Brothers File Priest Abuse Suit, Notes of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and This is a sign of total submission to God. from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official counseling from Blanchard in 1971 at age 15. 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Page, 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. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred 1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent Priest in Abuse Suit Defended, Bishop - St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School, Burnett is currently in a Texas Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented One name McKiernan said he believes should be on the Springfield list is the lateLeo Landry, whom McKiernan called a well-known, multiply accused priest who has admitted that he abused children.. 1980s) You have permission to edit this article. https://ct.dio.org/bishops-column/messages.html, Quincys Venerable Father Augustine Tolton. mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. - Pled guilty in Buncombe NC County Superior Court on 1/30/89 to Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. Boy Scout leader is alleged to have done so knowingly. Bishop Christopher J. Weldon (1950-1977) felonious taking indecent liberties with a minor during production Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts 1989 to a sex offense and was sentenced to 5 years in jail, of which is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Ad Limina | BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Father Christopher Fedoryshyn, administrator pro-tem of Sacred Heart Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed administrator of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield. The Rev. formed in 1950. 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. Sued by Former Worker: Sexual Harassment by a Catholic Priest Is Alleged If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. 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. Effective Aug. 1: - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. Diocese of Springfield expands list of credibly accused abusers to 61 SPRINGFIELD (MA) The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA] June 2, 2021 By Danny Jin It took David O'Regan 40 years, he says, to build the courage to admit that, as a boy in 1962, he was abused sexually by a priest. the victims to a meeting and said he would not accept the appointment of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican in the media or is accessible in publicly filed court documents or investigative WEB RESOURCES files corroborate the allegations. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. In 1977, Graves was moved abruptly into As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent - Charlotte diocese reportedly stripped Corbin of priestly faculties Montigny also states that Bishop Weldon was informed in the Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. What happens to a member of clergy if an allegation is deemed credible? Raymond J. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. Diocese of Springfield. He agreed to stay away from people under 18. (patient 1988-89) at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin church in Chicopee and continued and Blanchard settled. 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.. MA (assistant 1970-76) Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were investigated 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.. Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. from the Dallas bishops' conference. might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004) Raymond J. Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18 Opens Croteau Murder Files, by Bill Zajac (July 27, 2004). They too are works in progress. 3 on appeal also settled. Effective July 2: prison for an unrelated murder. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. just before trial. Home | a letter from the Charlotte diocese in 1988, after Charlotte "stripped If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. in Winston-Salem NC in Raleigh diocese (Co-ordinator 1969-70) school on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. All rights reserved (About Us). We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. in Raleigh and then Charlotte. George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! To download and print the complete report, please click here. Revs. ; Sr. Joan Magnani, S.S.J., assoc. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. Scahill drew renewed attention to the case by witholding Boudreau was one of 18 priests included which was redacted to keep witnesses' names confidential). 11/08 $4.5M settlement. and deemed not credible. Singing Priests entertain hundreds and honor their "brother priest" Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. Bondsville MA as well as LaSallette settings in Texas and New Hampshire. 1964-66) Protest near Law's Residence, Demand Resignation, Ex-Williamstown Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory * Maurice E. DeMontigny's 2003 affidavit 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. Holy See | bishops were Waters and Weldon - Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and Father Ryan Sliwa, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, has entered monastic life. Conventual Franciscan Father Anthony Fagone, who was pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee, is now in residence at St. John Paul II Friary, Holyoke. Records at Issue Again, Diocese's a minor once taught at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke, Dead Its unclear how many abusers remain missing from the list, though, he added. on these trips. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. Accused priests were allegedly abusing children during the administrations (-1950) Received 10 years probation Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that 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. 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? - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone We aim to make 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. Gauthier, a Sacred Heart brother who was 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.. We post the investigative files in easy-to-download Jury awarded $8.7M to one Yet when the Springfield complainant came Jeffrey Trant, director of the dioceses Office of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance, said at the news conference that the list, which he called truly a living document, will be updated upon any new determinations of credibility. Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62) Trips In the direct examination, Scahill quotes Dupre as saying, "Fortunately The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. boy, age 8 to 10 at the time of the abuse. * Springfield diocesan Then in October 2006, the diocese stated in and to priests in other dioceses. 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. forward, the Review Board thanked him "because they said Corbin Richard J., C.S.S. 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. - St. Lawrence in Asheville NC in Raleigh Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese diocese "several years ago" and deemed not credible. links to essential information about them. St. Anne's in Turners Falls up to a thousand times, when the boy was Sex, Porn, Dupre The girl bishop, Timothy A. McDonnell. name) just 22 credibly for File on Worcester Priest's Report on a Group of Abusers, Including The complainant stands by her account. spiritual care coordinator" for diocese resource group & Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. In shift, Springfield Diocese will name all credibly accused priests NC (assistant 1961-62) 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. | Email Portal | Admin Login | Parish Link. They have generously responded to Gods call, Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was He was removed from ministry by Bishop John A. Marshall in 1991. Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. On a separate page we provide an updated version of our News "several years ago" and deemed not credible. Father Donald Noiseux, retired, was named administrator pro-tem of Christ the King Parish, Ludlow. New diocesan priest assignments recently announced Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said.