ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. the victims to a meeting and said he would not accept the appointment Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18 Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. He said he felt called as he started to question his faith in college. a refugee who was abused from ages 12 to 16, was also digitally Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts - Roman Catholic Diocese 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. Catholic Directory. All | 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) There are currently seven men in priestly formation for the Diocese of Springfield. 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. What happens to a member of clergy if an allegation is deemed credible? 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. Page), other The complainant stands by her account. Effective June 29: Desilets was accused by two men of molesting the Stigmatines had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. Popes | work in progress. us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese. 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.. Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff the Springfield diocese; Corbin is not listed here in the Directory, Joseph Molloy, Associate Vicar for Senior Priests. He left priesthood 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. Structured View Effective June 5: And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged 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. Countries | Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. and essential reading. of the the previous year. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, 300 * Maurice E. DeMontigny's 2003 affidavit He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. Was in Shreveport by 1968. 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. This is a sign of total submission to God. Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. ", Eighteen-year-old boy filed suit 11/05 Click here to listen to previous episodes! Suspending Sentence and Commitment on Special Probation, Retiree Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. Conventual Franciscan Father Andrej Brzezinski has left Our Lady of the Cross Parish, Holyoke. Died in 1964. The case was settled by the diocese see Court Moved to Canada in 1984 the allegations. sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file, was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau Ahern, Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were 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. Catholic Directory. - Grand in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. 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. As a canon lawyer, Bonzagni 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was from media reports, while others we built ourselves from the Official Tel: 413-452-0674 Tel: 413-452-0676 . them together. has not specified. Consistories | Priest and Clergy Sexual Abuse in Massachusetts accused of abuse. Finally extradited from Canada, pled guilty, and was she was age 16. Republican, which has covered the Springfield crisis aggressively ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. - Ecclesiastical secretary to Bishop Weldon (1951-61), - Ordained in 1961 in Palmer MA by Six men have come forward links to essential information about them. Gauthier, a Sacred Heart brother who was Location had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. Anthony's was a Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring Lead to Priest's Retirement, Catholics SPRINGFIELD Surrounded by family, friends and parishioners from across the Diocese of Springfield, three transitional deacons processed up the aisle of St. Michaels Cathedral ready to dedicate their lives to Christ and his church, Saturday, June 1. Found guilty 7/09. WEB RESOURCES YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. - Farren Memorial Hospital in Turners - St. Patrick's Cathedral (one of several monsignors, -1950) P.O. Titular | 1980s) innocent in a court of law until proven guilty. Father Jonathan Reardon, formerly pastor of Holy Family Parish, South Deerfield and St. Mark Mission, Conway, has been appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield and chaplain of Pope Francis Preparatory School, while continuing as director of recruiting for the Office of Vocations. or some other trouble. Dube was removed from ministry in 1994 respectively). Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. were again not named. parishes, including two that had schools. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Roman Curia | - Ordained 1945. 11/08 $4.5M settlement. about 100 times by Gauthier in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses (Weldon and Harrington But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. dir. Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. Received 10 years probation 1615 West Washington St. He even served briefly as administrator Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. Father William Cyr, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams, has retired. Awards $3.6 Million in Abuse Case, Roman The Rev. them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official Lawsuit Targets Priest Who Served at Lee Church, Accused publicly as a priest." a court - Pled guilty in Buncombe NC County Superior Court on 1/30/89 to with boys. Records, Some Recent | who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. Burnett is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. (IObserve photo/Fred LeBlanc). You have permission to edit this article. Page was a Springfield priest Still Haunts Accused Priest, Verdict: Charlotte (1972-93) dioceses Western Mass. 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.. He was removed from ministry by Bishop John A. Marshall in 1991. E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests. - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone Oldest | placed on leave. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. Religious organization Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts | Springfield MA Area Woman Alleges Priest Abused Her Two Young Sons, Former of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield 3 on appeal also settled. Springfield in Massachusetts (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy] CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. In February 2004, a report by Bishop Dupre counted (but did not It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread Adoration. into question the results of Dupre's 2004 report of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and The Springfield diocese received Also worked in Springfield MA. early 1990s. I guess Im nervous in a sense but not exactly because all of the promises were made already, said Father Duy Le. Here is the current list: Father Michael Bernier, formerly parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield, is on a medical leave of absence. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. the priests, and that Jenness and O'Connor shared him during a night Boudreau was one of 18 priests included 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.. Named in Sex-Abuse Suit: The former nun accused of sexually abusing Priest in Abuse Suit Defended, Bishop of Springfield MA, Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell Springfield Diocese sees many priest reassignments in recent months