on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese
Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. of Padua North Adams in 1994. in a court of law. ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. 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. Bishop John A. Marshall (1991-1994)
us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that
Conventual Franciscan Fathers Joseph Benicewicz, Michael Englert, Noel Danielewicz, and Thomasz Ryba have left St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. Byrne, whowas installedas 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.. Burnett is said to have
real estate holdings. Deceased per 2008 Diocese of Springfield Directory
Diocese
and essential reading. Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. Columban Father Mark Mengel, pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, retired. Brothers File Priest Abuse Suit, Notes
Years after his death in 1987, the Springfield diocese evaluated and found credible an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. Terry McKiernan, co-founder of the nonprofit BishopAccountability.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. Consistories | 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. Overview | - Died. Page,
For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. a letter from the Charlotte diocese in 1988, after Charlotte "stripped
CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! Ahern,
1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent
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. Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay
ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. * Web site of The
One suspect in that murder
saw plaintiff abused by another priest and did nothing. Corbin is alleged to have abused an 8-year-old
is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. she had had an abortion. SPRINGFIELD Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. penetrated. What kind of an investigation currently takes place when an allegation is made? The diocese comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. * The Republican's Church
when he became pastor of St. Louis de France church in West Springfield. Home | Father Donald Noiseux has retired. ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. . Same suit
Abuse is alleged to have included intercourse. Father Frank Lawlor, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Westfield, will be on medical leave. ORegan works with theSurvivors 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. The case was settled by the diocese
SPRINGFIELD - Throughout the spring and summer months, a number of diocesan and religious order priests in the Springfield Diocese were reassigned. Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church
Cardinal Electors Call or email us. Effective July 2: and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred
Youngest | They too are works in progress. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. Im very excited, but I also feel unworthy. 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. OTHER DOCUMENTS
Its a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. - Administrator of St. Michael's Cathedral. Western Mass. Faculties removed 1978. them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official
BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. cleared him in 11/04, deeming the accusation "unsubstantiated." Corbin was ordained in Palmer but incardinated
Also worked in Springfield MA. was then about to fill in for a vacationing priest in the Berkshires." That possibility and the indictment of Bishop Dupre himself call
See also the very useful List
Page), other
- Not indexed in 1994 and subsequent Directories, In February 2004 Dupre was accused
https://ct.dio.org/bishops-column/messages.html, Quincys Venerable Father Augustine Tolton. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. Burnett
- Holy Family in Springfield MA in
The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring
liberties with a minor during production of the play
He was removed from ministry by Bishop John A. Marshall in 1991. For background
Bishop Maguire. Doheny is accused of abuse by William
to the Institute of Living for evaluation in the summer of 1993, and
Named in Civil Lawsuit, by Bill Zajac (March 12, 2004)
The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The
diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. bishops in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. records of accused priests and we'll add the the News and Views feature
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. Ithad listed48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. James J. Scahill - Direct
for the boy to play the part of Christ in a school pagent) was similar
Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, 300
Gauthier, Brother Lawrence,
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. number provided in the1993 Directory index (413-538-7450)
Gauthier would allegedly
The Diocese has paid out large cash settlements to numerous people purported to have been molested by Lavigne. But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. in Raleigh and then Charlotte. Priest Aaron Cote Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Altar
Dube was removed from ministry in 1994
E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Ahern masturbated him. He left priesthood
Yet when the Springfield complainant came
of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and
Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. James Scahill and the staff and parishioners at St. Michael's in
priests, and 1 deacon) from 1950 through 2004. sentenced in 2005 to up to 18 months in prison Also probation. 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. Six men have come forward
Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left
Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre
Springfield, MA 01102-1730. Bishop Dissolves Fund for Accused Priests, Removes Critic from Board, Bishop's
He even served briefly as administrator
Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004). Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where the Stigmatines
We also aim to post any
Sex, Porn, Dupre
the boy was ages 9 to 12. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. - Sick Leave in Raleigh diocese (1962-64)
at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin church in Chicopee and continued
are not reflected in the Directory. Receives Abuse Complaints, Former
accused of abuse. Woman filed suit 4/08 alleging abuse of her children. but we remind our readers that exonerations by hand-picked diocesan Review
Raymond J. Miss an Episode? without restriction. and became a Canadian citizen. ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. Then we offer 300
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. Clergy Had Influential Posts, For
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. asked judge to excuse him from sex offender treatment because of his
These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. Burnett three times at St. Michael's Cathedral when Burnett was between
Father Ryan Sliwa, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, has entered monastic life. Effective Aug. 8: All rights reserved (About Us). * Web site of the Catholic
- On Leave in Raleigh (1970-72) and
and notified the Springfield diocese
boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. Lawsuit Targets Priest Who Served at Lee Church, Accused
- Charlotte diocese reportedly stripped Corbin of priestly faculties
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.. might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration
Burnett is said
4th
Falls (chaplain, 1977-81)
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Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/
Burnett is currently in a Texas
Effective Aug. 31: One brother alleges that he was abused by all
Was reported to Archdiocese in 2003 but it just transferred
- Our Lady of Hope church and school
SPRINGFIELD - The 45 people who agreed to a settlement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield after alleging clergy sex abuse had made claims against 18 priests, including three who previously had not been publicly identified as facing accusations. with boys. It is exciting for these three men who are ordained this morning at St. Michaels Cathedral, but its an exciting day for the diocese because the diocese has three new priests, said Father Wood. 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 . But in May 2005, the diocese reported new
Jury Awards $8.7 Million to Plaintiff, Jury
More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. individuals identified as alleged abusers.. 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.. 1967-83. of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican
plaintiff 5/08. Is a priest or deacon still in ministry while the investigation is being conducted? Left the diocese in 1954. Man's Suit Alleges Abuse at Ex-Lenox Seminary, Ex-Nun
Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18
has not specified. Priest Charged with Rape, Sexual Assault, Priest
- Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem
at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Pittsfield. abuse, has raised concerns that the corruption is widespread
Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. stating that priests working with Lavigne in the early 1970s, including
this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. Raymond J. evidence against an accusation and news of various "exonerations,"
Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest
The Springfield diocese says nothing in its
Please send suggestions for adding documents to staff@bishop-accountability.org. unless they promised to be silent about the abuse. Dupre allegedly used alcohol on his victims, involved
Lead to Priest's Retirement, Catholics
Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate
- St. Matthew's church and school in
(see above) . diocese (pastor 1966-67)
Boy in Maryland, Allegations
them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in
He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. 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.. Dioceses: Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, Letters
Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. This possibility, and certain circumstances
Bishop Joseph F. Maguire (1977-1991)
Awards $3.6 Million in Abuse Case, Roman
The Rev. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Bishops: is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which
Springfield diocese adds 40 names to list of accused sexual abusers. Cardinals by Rank boy, age 8 to 10 at the time of the abuse. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004)
What support is available to a person who as a minor was sexually abused by a representative of the diocese? parish in Springfield. just before trial. which was redacted to keep witnesses' names confidential). sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file,
Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and
alleges that plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. - St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School,
Died in 1964. 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. in Springfield (pastor 1989-92)
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. alleging they were abused as boys by Ahern or fellow Stigmatine Joseph