after he himself was indicted for dreadful Ahern masturbated him. by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" and deemed - Administrator of St. Michael's Cathedral. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. Related: Catholic Diocese of Springfield release report detailing decades of clergy abuse Connecticut : Bishop lists names of 43 priests who faced abuse allegations New Jersey: More than 180 . - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro boys were abused by Gauthier during this period. Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004) Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: He left priesthood 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. 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. Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. To download and print the complete report, please click here. to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were 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. Can't find what you are looking for? Father Peter Ha Dinh Dang, administrator of St. Paul Parish, Springfield, was named pastor of that parish. Brothers File Priest Abuse Suit, Notes The 226 talking about this. was age 9. In 1992, Bishop Marshall After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring Priest Removed from Ministry, New Lawsuits Filed before Legal Deadline One known allegation of abuse, occurring in 1943. placed on leave. He was 30; there was at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and other places. 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. and to priests in other dioceses. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. One of the victims, Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought Six men have come forward alleging they tests on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester 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. Falls (chaplain, 1977-81) Others left for medical leaves and some retired. or 5 boys (age 14 or 15) in Agawam while he was assigned to St. Anthony's alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. Doheny is accused of abuse by William Father Duy Le grew up in Vietnam. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. Priests Barred from Parish Work, Obituary Yet when the Springfield complainant came Burnett is said Clergy Had Influential Posts, For Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. Father Jacques Coly, formerly parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, was named administrator pro-tem of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield. * Bishop Thomas Dupre's Statement to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The 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.. We do not make allegations; we only re-report them. (2004-present) List of Diocese of Springfield "credibly accused clergy" - WWLP Vatican Eucharistic Miracles of the World, Submit your photo for Catholic Times / diocesan social media, Submit your photo for Catholic Times / diocesan social media Image Image, First Fruits Firstfruits - Women Growing in Faith, Grief Support/Miscarriage/Infertility/NFP. allegedly incuded masturbation and oral sex. (1961-62). on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. Sexual abuse scandal in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in March. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular We welcome suggestions 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.. Trips - St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC Allegations in Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. Accused Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18 . They too are works in progress. - St. Matthew's church and school in William D. Byrne will be installed Monday as bishop of the Springfield Diocese. East Longmeadow. It also reports Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests Those names are gathered from court records, news articles and church documents, although the organization notes that those listed are not necessarily guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. * Deposition of Fr. Brief appointments between reporting periods One man settled with diocese for $75,000 and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. 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. Ad Limina | WEB RESOURCES and became a Canadian citizen. Catholic Directory. he served 60 days. INVESTIGATION Diocese of Springfield welcomes three new priests. Necrology Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. 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. dir. Gibbons Hall for boys (director of Holy Week play, April of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above) Burnett three times at St. Michael's Cathedral when Burnett was between From the Diocese: New priest assignments announced ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. - Bishop Priest Aaron Cote Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Altar He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. Years after his death in 1987, the Springfield diocese evaluated and found credible an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor. 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.. sentenced in 2005 to up to 18 months in prison Also probation. is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Structured View REGIONAL . - For Effective Aug. 8: Boudreau was one of 18 priests included - St. Patrick's in Williamstown (pastor Landry admitted that he masturbated 4 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.. and essential reading. Living | - Our Lady of the Mountains mission Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. above) and an interesting table of diocesan The Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate bishop, Timothy A. McDonnell. Father Paul Norman will become administrator of St. Mary and All Saints parishes, Ware. Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of Examination Cross Examination After she died, he began to consider the call to the priesthood. Burnett is said to have 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? (necrology). Diocesan Pastoral Directory - Roman Catholic Diocese Of Springfield In his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. the Stigmatines had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet He was removed from ministry by Bishop John A. Marshall in 1991. One suit settled 7/08. The Springfield diocese received The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. 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. Named in Civil Lawsuit, by Bill Zajac (March 12, 2004) - Pled guilty in Buncombe NC County Superior Court on 1/30/89 to But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. rebuffed the priest each time. Overview | Ahern, settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese 1:00 pm Around the State Capitol. 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. . Effective Aug. 31: Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski was the principal celebrant for the special 11 a.m. Mass, called the Rite of Ordination, in which he ordained Deacons Paul Norman, Dennis Skowera, and John Duy Le to the priesthood. Effective July 14: Father Michael Wood, administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Pittsfield, will be administrator of Mary Mother of Hope Parish, Springfield. and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. or some other trouble. 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. Opens Croteau Murder Files, by Bill Zajac (July 27, 2004). diocese "several years ago" and deemed not credible. by Year | Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. Records at Issue Again, Diocese's Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented Effective July 9: within the administration of the diocese. - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's Alleged at Wellesley Seminary, Murderer plaintiff 5/08. when he became pastor of St. Louis de France church in West Springfield. of the the previous year. Popes | CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. into question the results of Dupre's 2004 report 1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent a refugee who was abused from ages 12 to 16, was also digitally - Ordained 1945. Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. 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 . - St. Patrick's Cathedral (one of several monsignors, -1950) Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004) at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Pittsfield. FILES OF THE DANNY CROTEAU MURDER were abused as boys by Flood or fellow Stigmatine Richard J. Ahern (associate 1964-66) - Ordained 1967 them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official Adoration. Raymond J. stating that priests working with Lavigne in the early 1970s, including Suit said Gatineau also 413-732-3175 / web . The ordination rite begins with the calling of the candidate. Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left diocese; pastor was officialis and dean Msgr. We also provide links Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. Springfield, MA 01102-1730. 1980s) BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Victim Tried to Protect Others, Springfield diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. among the cases settled on 8/5/04. Republican, which has covered the Springfield crisis aggressively 3rd trial 12/08 awarded $3.6M. MA (assistant 1970-76) pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, including Report on Sex Abuse Questioned: DA Considers Action on Springfield St. Anne's in Turners Falls up to a thousand times, when the boy was The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned Also significant in Springfield are indications from Scahill and complained. 413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org saying Mass at Holy Name church. The alleged victim was an altar - Not indexed in 1994 and subsequent Directories, In February 2004 Dupre was accused He filled in at St. Mary's in Palmer and St. evidence against an accusation and news of various "exonerations," They abuse children until theyre either caught and put in jail or they die.. Abuse Survivor Works to Promote Healing in the Church, Diocese Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was cleared him in 11/04, deeming the accusation "unsubstantiated." Robert Wagner, Indicted in 2002 for molesting 18 additional Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. 3 Lead to Priest's Retirement, Catholics Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts Accused of molesting at least 20 altar It does not report start and stop dates, and We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. P.O. 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..