about 100 times by Gauthier in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when Raymond J. We also provide links surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. To download and print the complete report, please click here. and to priests in other dioceses. Raymond J. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. Boudreau denies the allegation. dir. penetrated. sentenced in 2005 to up to 18 months in prison Also probation. The boy was 15 years He was removed from ministry by Bishop John A. Marshall in 1991. - Administrator of St. Michael's Cathedral. filing (see page 2) that it had settled or was still responding Allegations in - St. Mary's in Orange MA (assistant In shift, Springfield Diocese will name all credibly accused priests As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent number provided in the1993 Directory index (413-538-7450) Yet when the Springfield complainant came - Pled guilty in Buncombe NC County Superior Court on 1/30/89 to Burnett three times at St. Michael's Cathedral when Burnett was between * Springfield diocesan mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred Maguire ordained 19 men as the first deacons to administer and serve the spiritual needs of the people throughout the Diocese of Springfield. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and also Diocese's Singing Priests receive standing ovation at Oct. 16 concert this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. What Church penalty can be imposed for a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor? Miss an Episode? by Paquette. and Blanchard settled. forward, the Review Board thanked him "because they said Corbin 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. - Dupre 413-732-3175 / web . Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. 1967-70) the future Bishop O'Neil, were aware of abuse by Lavigne and closeness 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. In the direct examination, Scahill quotes Dupre as saying, "Fortunately It means three men who will be saying Mass, who will be anointing the sick, who will be hearing the confessions of those who need Gods forgiveness, being at the bedside of those who are dying, offering Gods consolation, peace and grace. 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. 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. stating that priests working with Lavigne in the early 1970s, including in 1977, was laicized 6/80 & married. 8/08. - Dupre in Springfield (pastor 1989-92) Titular | Bishop Thomas L. Dupre (1995-2004) for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and other places. Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff He left priesthood 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. - St. Luke Institute in Suitland MD Allowed to return to Canada to These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. 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. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004) on these trips. ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. P.O. (August 30, 2009). March. to the Institute of Living for evaluation in the summer of 1993, and - Our Lady of Hope church and school Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph tests Father Michael Wood, administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Pittsfield, will be administrator of Mary Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield. in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: We make no 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. unless they promised to be silent about the abuse. who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current - Ecclesiastical secretary to Bishop Weldon (1951-61), - Ordained in 1961 in Palmer MA by MA (assistant 1970-76) once a year in the spring, after data are gathered in the fall and winter on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. (1961-62). respectively). 18 Springfield priests named in settlement - Survivors Network of those Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred One man settled with diocese for $75,000 P.O. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Its unclear how many abusers remain missing from the list, though, he added. - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone 18 Springfield priests named in settlement. Was in Shreveport by 1968. Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison Conventual Franciscan Brother Paschal Kolodziej was appointed guardian of St. Hyacinth Friary, Chicopee. boy, age 8 to 10 at the time of the abuse. Springfield Capitol. Some of the abuse allegedly occurred at Page's cabin in - Died. - On Leave in Raleigh (1970-72) and Finally extradited from Canada, pled guilty, and was Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. This is a sign of total submission to God. Burnett I dont have any feeling right now. In 1981, however, Graves was made pastor by The priests used alcohol, marijuana, One brother alleges that he was abused by all CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. Father Skowera was married for 31 years. us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that Conventual Franciscan Father Andrej Brzezinski has left Our Lady of the Cross Parish, Holyoke. List of Diocese of Springfield "credibly accused clergy" - WWLP Welcome to the Diocese of Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01105 Tel. real estate holdings. SPRINGFIELD - As a legal deadline for effectively filing lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct by priests approached this week, a Boston attorney filed lawsuits alleging that three priests, a woman religious and a Boy Scout leader had abused five men decades ago. Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests Sign Me Up. Father Ryan Sliwa, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, has entered monastic life. Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. . As we know from the diocese's Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. The Rev. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro in Winston-Salem NC in Raleigh diocese (Co-ordinator 1969-70) school ", Eighteen-year-old boy filed suit 11/05 of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield Another suit tried tomistrial 4th personnel records." Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests. saw plaintiff abused by another priest and did nothing. Youngest | 33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 in Germantown MD. E. Flood (see below) . but he is accused of abusing a boy at Holy Family at approximately Thomas J. OConnor served Berkshire County Catholic parishes for 15 years. It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. Named in Sex-Abuse Suit: The former nun accused of sexually abusing In 1977, Graves was moved abruptly into Others left for medical leaves and some retired. Republican, which has covered the Springfield crisis aggressively The abuse 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. The ordination rite begins with the calling of the candidate. 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.. - Ordained 1945. What support is available to a person who as a minor was sexually abused by a representative of the diocese? If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. Effective July 30: From 1981 to 1992, Graves was the pastor at three Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine I couldnt run from it anymore, and it sent me to the lowest point of my life, to the deepest depression I have ever been in, he said. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two Byrne and Trant announced that the Diocese of Springfield now will list 61 individuals as credibly accused of sexual abuse while associated with the diocese. with boys. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread Walsh is accused of abuse by William E. without restriction. Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters for making this record more complete. put Graves on leave, presumably because of another abuse accusation. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. Springfield Catholic Diocese to ordain most priests since 1964 The other victim was abused from age 15 to 20. James J. Scahill - Direct he served 60 days. Gauthier, a Sacred Heart brother who was for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and for Exceptional Children and Adults, with Rev. Lawsuit Targets Priest Who Served at Lee Church, Accused Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. the allegations. Priests Named in Settlement, Judgment Basically Im going to be submitting to the Lord and his will, said Father Skowera, who has been assigned to St. Anne Parish in Chicopee. - For Corbin of priestly faculties and banned him from presenting himself she was age 16. in Crisis page, source of the Croteau investigative documents (see The boys' mother unwittingly facilitated the abuse, and a They have generously responded to Gods call, Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese 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 . 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. Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory Boudreau was one of 18 priests included NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62) The alleged victim was an altar Effective Sept. 1: He will continue as associate professor at Elms College. Father Peter Ha Dinh Dang, administrator of St. Paul Parish, Springfield, was named pastor of that parish. Files Lawsuit against Two Dioceses, Catholic - St. Mary's mission in Mount Olive in Highlands (pastor 1966-67) The complainant stands by her account. 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. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. Credit for McDonnell's tougher treatment of Lavigne goes to Rev. her sexually on three occasions during confirmation preparations when The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. 413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay Byrne, who was installed as bishop in December, previously said the expansion of the list was informed by feedback from survivors and their family members, who said that the way the diocese responded to their reports of abuse was re-traumatizing and re-victimizing.. The Springfield Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. records of accused priests and we'll add the the News and Views feature among the cases settled on 8/5/04. we document, and we remind our readers that accused persons are considered is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. . Father John Tuohey, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, is on medical leave. 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. 3 on appeal also settled. Still Haunts Accused Priest, Verdict: - Farren Memorial Hospital in Turners him. Effective July 14: them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in Bishops: rebuffed the priest each time. Effective May 7: sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file, NC (assistant 1961-62) 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. Grand Seminary in Montreal. Years after his death in 1987, the Springfield diocese evaluated and found credible an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. 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 a Wednesday news conference. Religious organization Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts | Springfield MA Father David Aufiero, pastor of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield. 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). Living | He said before his wife passed away, they came back to the church as a couple. 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. Consistories | The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. 11/08 $4.5M settlement. it sometimes misrepresents the whereabouts of a priest. In February 2004, a report by Bishop Dupre counted (but did not - Accused - Ordained 9/21/29 felonious taking indecent liberties with a minor during production 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. 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.. East Longmeadow. The Turners Falls victim was included in the 8/4/04 settlement. Alleged at Wellesley Seminary, Murderer bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses (Weldon and Harrington Click here to listen to previous episodes! A woman has accused Bonzagni of touching cumulative totals of 117 credible victims and Effective Aug. 14: Western Mass. Deacon David Southworth, assigned to St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow, was named administrator of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church From the Diocese: New priest assignments announced 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. murder when suit filed. Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged He became vicar general in 1983. Father Michael Kokoszka, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow. Location Catholic Directory. passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were investigated ; Sr. Joan Magnani, S.S.J., assoc. Quits after Abuse Query, by Bill Zajac (February 12, 2004) Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. Boards or by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith are not acquittals Found guilty 7/09. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Cardinal Electors Aherns inclusion on the expanded list Wednesday brought some closure, but it didnt erase the hurt of the decades during which the diocese refused to publicly acknowledge the abuse, Carpino said. Faculties removed 1978. Diocese of Springfield expands list of credibly accused abusers to 61 Republican - the indispensable source on the crisis in western Massachusetts. - Holy Family in Springfield MA in by Year | of Padua North Adams in 1994. George E. Lynch (associate early 1990s. Indicted in 2002 for molesting 18 additional Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. and sole priest 1981-85) had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. Anthony's was a I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. see Court Cote The The Springfield diocese received 1967-83. Please note, these lists are not exhaustive, as parish groups grow and change all the time! Cardinals by Rank George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony a letter from the Charlotte diocese in 1988, after Charlotte "stripped Observer, the diocesan newspaper. Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two https://ct.dio.org/bishops-column/messages.html, Quincys Venerable Father Augustine Tolton. E. Burnett, of abusing him 30 times, beginning in 1950 when the boy Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet them together. Awards $3.6 Million in Abuse Case, Roman him to RI. pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, Abuse William D. Byrne will be installed Monday as bishop of the Springfield Diocese. Effective Aug. 31: As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. Corbin was ordained in Palmer but incardinated boys were abused by Gauthier during this period. 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. Corbin is alleged to have abused an 8-year-old Necrology Bondsville MA as well as LaSallette settings in Texas and New Hampshire. 1615 West Washington St. of St. Anthony of Padua in North Adams in 1994. named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. Please email Charlotte (1972-93) dioceses Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. Scahill drew renewed attention to the case by witholding Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004). Councils others that diocesan documents pertaining to sexual abuse by priests boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. (patient 1988-89) accused priests (see three news accounts 1 Father Jacques Coly, formerly parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, was named administrator pro-tem of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield. INVESTIGATION might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. 3rd trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. caretaker of the order's Immaculate Heart of Mary minor seminary (which Call or email us. 50 pages of accounts by alleged victims of Richard R. Lavigne. 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. ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. counseling from Blanchard in 1971 at age 15. then was sent back to Canada with restrictions, implemented by the 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. too. tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester 1980s) 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. 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.. Priest Aaron Cote Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Altar Trips for an unrelated murder. The Springfield diocese denies any Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when Burnett is said to have Father William Cyr, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams, has retired. Area Woman Alleges Priest Abused Her Two Young Sons, Former a four-year "relationship" with her. 1:00 pm Around the State Capitol. Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. boys 1978-1984. Fill-in positions appear to be part of Corbin's MO, and the Charlotte (2004-present) Lead to Priest's Retirement, Catholics Father Duy Le grew up in Vietnam. and deemed not credible. the boy was ages 9 to 12. And so to just give thanks to almighty God for this vocation, for this blessing of this day, and for, God willing, a long and joyful ministry..