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. was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau Lavigne has been at the center of the Priest Abuse Scandal in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts with about 40 claims of sexual abuse of minors placed against him. Coverage of the ordination and profiles of the new priests will be featured on this weekends edition of Real to Reel, which airs Saturday evening, June 1, at 7 on WWLP-22NEWS and in the Berkshires Sunday morning, June 2, at 5:30 on Albanys Fox 23, WXXA. If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. personnel records." Overview | to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where Kevin Cullen (December 14, 2003). number provided in the1993 Directory index (413-538-7450) were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's The Springfield St. Joseph in the mid-1970s. on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese Springfield Capitol. Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters This was followed by the Laying On of Hands, the most solemn part of the ceremony. boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. liberties with a minor during production of the play Father Norman is a registered nurse and has worked with children with disabilities. force the boys to have anal sexual relations with each other. Republican, which has covered the Springfield crisis aggressively We welcome suggestions 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. in the Suit Filed by a 10-Year Employee, Court So, not only is it an exciting day for them and for the vocation office, but its an exciting day for the diocese.. Abuse Survivor Works to Promote Healing in the Church, Diocese is former priest and convicted sex offender Richard R. Lavigne, personnel records. All | William D. Byrne will be installed Monday as bishop of the Springfield Diocese. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Finally extradited from Canada, pled guilty, and was Holland, in the Springfield diocese. in the media or is accessible in publicly filed court documents or investigative has worked on the diocesan marriage tribunal, and he was recently NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62) our list Effective Sept. 1: St. Anne's in Turners Falls up to a thousand times, when the boy was Sued by Former Worker: Sexual Harassment by a Catholic Priest Is Alleged Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. in Springfield (assistant 1976-77) But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. Priest in Abuse Suit Defended, Bishop Catholic Directory. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. Montigny also states that Bishop Weldon was informed in the of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above) Allegations in priests, and 1 deacon) from 1950 through 2004. accusations (33 diocesan priests, 8 religious order Forand is accused of molesting a boy at to the Institute of Living for evaluation in the summer of 1993, and Dioceses: The Springfield diocese received Fortunately Plaintiff said Vidnansky told him she was pregnant by him and that Priests Barred from Parish Work, Obituary on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. are not reflected in the Directory. bishops were Waters and Weldon - Sacred Heart in Brevard in Raleigh by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" and deemed Countries | They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. for Donald V. Dube, Late That possibility and the indictment of Bishop Dupre himself call Records at Issue Again, Diocese's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese One man settled with diocese for $75,000 What happens to a member of clergy if an allegation is deemed credible? Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004). Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese murder when suit filed. Accused 2 John R. Rooney, and the . too. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. * Maurice E. DeMontigny's 2003 affidavit Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. boys were abused by Gauthier during this period. Whatever the Lord wants, how he wants to use me on a particular day in each persons life, thats up to him. In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/ Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. Father Michael Wood and Father David Darcy are the co-directors of vocations. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. 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. Vacant | these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire Can't find what you are looking for? Location After she died, he began to consider the call to the priesthood. 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. ; Sr. Joan Magnani, S.S.J., assoc. How is the reputation of a priest restored if the allegations of sexual abuse of a minor are not found to be credible? 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. 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. Location I guess Im nervous in a sense but not exactly because all of the promises were made already, said Father Duy Le. 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 sexual abuse dating back 80 years. Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. Diocese of Springfield. The diocese comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. parishes and schools, or resided in the diocese, with dozens of In the direct examination, Scahill quotes Dupre as saying, "Fortunately Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine Miss an Episode? named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Joseph Benicewicz, Michael Englert, Noel Danielewicz, and Thomasz Ryba have left St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate Councils FILES OF THE DANNY CROTEAU MURDER Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). (associate 1964-66) Cote - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield Father William Cyr, pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams, has retired. - Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and Father Duy Le grew up in Vietnam. Republican - the indispensable source on the crisis in western Massachusetts. Living | Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre but he is accused of abusing a boy at Holy Family at approximately Case (necrology). Others left for medical leaves and some retired. * Deposition of Fr. The ordination rite begins with the calling of the candidate. ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William Accused of molesting at least 20 altar Landry admitted that he masturbated 4 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. In 1992, Bishop Marshall Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. About the Diocese Offices Careers Contact, 12:30 pm-5:00 pm we document, and we remind our readers that accused persons are considered which was redacted to keep witnesses' names confidential). Story | Death of an Altar Boy: A Priest, a Boy, a Mystery, Accused and deemed not credible. or 5 boys (age 14 or 15) in Agawam while he was assigned to St. Anthony's The Springfield diocese denies any for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and Laicization announced 5/09. 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. They settled with me financially [in 2008], but they didnt acknowledge it publicly, said Carpino, 61, who grew up in Pittsfield before moving in 1982 to Colorado, where he resides. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Pittsfield. of Padua North Adams in 1994. He even served briefly as administrator First criminal Raymond J. 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. 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. files. Burnett is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, by Bill Zajac (March 28, 2004) George E. Lynch (associate Please note, these lists are not exhaustive, as parish groups grow and change all the time! had 221 students NC (assistant 1961-62) The complainant stands by her account. 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 David Aufiero, pastor of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield. - Our Lady of Hope church and school The "ordained" ministries are those of Bishop, Priest and Deacon. - St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School, So its another step that Im going to follow the Lord wherever he leads me to.. As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent obituary, a man came forward to allege abuse by Dube when he was pastor P.O. (August 30, 2009). SPRINGFIELD Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. Burnett 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. Conventual Franciscan Brother Paschal Kolodziej was appointed guardian of St. Hyacinth Friary, Chicopee. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops in the Springfield a four-year "relationship" with her. In one of those incidents, Bonzagni allegedly hugged and we list priests only if the accusation against them has been reported . and resources to help you navigate our Catholic faith and learn about the ministries our diocese offers. 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. In 1993 the woman, the diocese the Springfield diocese; Corbin is not listed here in the Directory, A woman has accused Bonzagni of touching George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony Father John Tuohey, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, is on medical leave. They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. the victims to a meeting and said he would not accept the appointment - Died. among the cases settled on 8/5/04. diocese (pastor 1966-67) Priesthood Following Child-Sex Charges, Became Youth Religion Teacher, New Richard J., C.S.S. Before he was named auxiliary bishop in 1990, he reportedly called Thomas J. OConnor served Berkshire County Catholic parishes for 15 years. of Springfield MA, Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell Yet when the Springfield complainant came They have generously responded to God's call," Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. Father Michael Kokoszka, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow. Allowed to return to Canada to Gauthier would allegedly Michael Carpino says he was abused by the same priestin 1973, and the Diocese of Springfield paid him a $75,000 settlementin 2008. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Gibbons Hall for boys (director of Holy Week play, April in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board Catholic Directory. Necrology within the administration of the diocese. Effective Aug. 1: In 1993 the Misconduct Commission found Fall River MA, IN and VT. 1st VT civil suit settled for $965K in 4/06 this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. complained. - Accused Records, Some He has been assigned to Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Lee. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. - St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC Raymond J. SPRINGFIELD (MA)The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA]. Sign Me Up. a court After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring The Diocese of Albany, New York, has at . was abused by Gatineau for about one year. 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. 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. Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph tests He said he felt called as he started to question his faith in college. Still Haunts Accused Priest, Verdict: on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese. "several years ago" and deemed not credible. The boy was 15 years 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. These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. At least one claim included in Diocese's and Blanchard settled. Cant find what you are looking for? It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. * Bishop Thomas Dupre's Statement I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. or some other trouble. Area Woman Alleges Priest Abused Her Two Young Sons, Former Springfield, MA 01102-1730. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented but we remind our readers that exonerations by hand-picked diocesan Review S.C.J. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. Effective July 9: One suit settled 7/08. them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in - Dupre Harrowing - Resigned (10/15/77) 1:00 pm Around the State Capitol. 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was Its unclear how many abusers remain missing from the list, though, he added. publicly as a priest." They have generously responded to Gods call, Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. Effective July 1: He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. 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. Ahern, ", Eighteen-year-old boy filed suit 11/05 During the alleged abuse, Dupre became chancellor of the diocese. Dupre allegedly used alcohol on his victims, involved Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee.