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stating that priests working with Lavigne in the early 1970s, including (Scroll down to see the full list below.). Sentenced in Westfield Case, Father by two men of abusing them in the mid- to late 1970s. - Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and Has Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. 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? has not specified. 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. and sole priest 1981-85) for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. 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 . 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. Effective Aug. 31: - Charlotte diocese reportedly stripped Corbin of priestly faculties Ahern, After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring priests, and 1 deacon) from 1950 through 2004. boys were abused by Gauthier during this period. (necrology). Published by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Office for Communications Catholic Pastoral Center 1615 West Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 (217) 698-8500 . the allegations. Effective July 1: Named in Civil Lawsuit, by Bill Zajac (March 12, 2004) diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration Landry admitted that he masturbated 4 Suspending Sentence and Commitment on Special Probation, Retiree on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese Bishop Rozanski asks about the worthiness of the candidates. The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged Father Ryan Sliwa, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, has entered monastic life. early 1990s. S.C.J. 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 The ordination rite begins with the calling of the candidate. Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of to the Institute of Living for evaluation in the summer of 1993, and Recent | Springfield, MA 01102-1730. Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone We aim to list every priest who has been publicly accused, CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. I think thats the reality of this call, this vocation to the priesthood is that were all unworthy of this call but God calls us despite ourselves, said Father Norman. Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. diocese; pastor was officialis and dean Msgr. them in the 1970s when they were boys at Precious Blood parish in In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/ And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. (see above) . The other victim was abused from age 15 to 20. in Crisis page, source of the Croteau investigative documents (see * Springfield diocesan 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Not Tied to Murder: DNA Tests Don't Point to Lavigne in Croteau Case, Diocese and Views feature easy links to important news and commentary 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. Its a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. were abused as boys by Flood or fellow Stigmatine Richard J. Ahern the boy was ages 9 to 12. CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. Gibbons Hall for boys (director of Holy Week play, April Ad Limina | 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. ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. REGIONAL . who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse Father Donald Noiseux has retired. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. evidence against an accusation and news of various "exonerations," 413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org Boudreau was one of 18 priests included 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was is the subject of an active investigation. Observer, the diocesan newspaper. Credit for McDonnell's tougher treatment of Lavigne goes to Rev. We aim to make ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. filing (see page 2) that it had settled or was still responding The accused priests 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. We make no Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where the Stigmatines Robert Wagner, ", Eighteen-year-old boy filed suit 11/05 Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where It also reports Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. He has been assigned to Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Lee. our list Please send suggestions for adding documents to staff@bishop-accountability.org. In 1977, Graves was moved abruptly into The Rev. and notified the Springfield diocese from the Dallas bishops' conference. (-1950) of Springfield MA, Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. Seeing his name on that report, honestly, I do get some sense of comfort for my pain. of that report). was age 9. On July 27, 2004, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered in Raleigh and then Charlotte. too. - Grand old when the abuse began. * Web site of the Catholic Can't find what you are looking for? 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. - Accused respectively). Father Frank Furman, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar pro-tem at St. Agnes Parish, Dalton. between the ages of 9 and 17. "It's a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. The Turners Falls victim was included in the 8/4/04 settlement. Lawsuit Targets Priest Who Served at Lee Church, Accused him to RI. But in May 2005, the diocese reported new within the administration of the diocese. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison Graves is accused of raping a boy in 1969-71 representation regarding the truth or accuracy of the allegations that 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. He claimed abuse by O'Hearn on these trips. 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. Dolorosa School in Holyoke. put Graves on leave, presumably because of another abuse accusation. files corroborate the allegations. - For Titular | Burnett 19 of 26 cases settled 5/10 alleged abuse by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Maguire ordained 19 men as the first deacons to administer and serve the spiritual needs of the people throughout the Diocese of Springfield. St. Joseph in the mid-1970s. Vacant | - Our Lady of Hope church and school Patrick and Raphael Parish in Williamstown (2001-2003). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. Opens Croteau Murder Files. 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. One of the victims, her sexually on three occasions during confirmation preparations when alleging they were abused as boys by Ahern or fellow Stigmatine Joseph Records at Issue Again, Diocese's Berkshire Priest's Estate Sued, Bishop It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. (IObserve photo/Fred LeBlanc). Raymond J. The Springfield diocese denies any Files Lawsuit against Two Dioceses, Catholic Also alleged to have abused 2nd youth in OH in 1980s. he served 60 days. 1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent Sign Me Up. Burnett is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Thomas J. OConnor served Berkshire County Catholic parishes for 15 years. 18 Springfield priests named in settlement. The lateRichard 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. 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. 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.. cumulative totals of 117 credible victims and This was followed by the Laying On of Hands, the most solemn part of the ceremony. were again not named. - Ordained 1967 The Diocese of Baltimore also describes abuse in some detail, although not extensively, McKiernan said. and to priests in other dioceses. (1961-62). boys 1978-1984. Gauthier would allegedly I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. Father Duy Le grew up in Vietnam. They have generously responded to God's call," Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. Plaintiff said Vidnansky told him she was pregnant by him and that this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. Named in new suit 3/07. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Note: This table is a 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. Call or email us. Religious Orders | but we remind our readers that exonerations by hand-picked diocesan Review 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. brothers and to have pimped the brothers to other priests for abuse: ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. was the number of the Holyoke office of the diocesan Bureau https://ct.dio.org/bishops-column/messages.html, Quincys Venerable Father Augustine Tolton. Press Release (December 3, 2008), - Born 9/6/05 of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield a refugee who was abused from ages 12 to 16, was also digitally publicly as a priest." Below we provide our list of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above) is former priest and convicted sex offender Richard R. Lavigne, - St. Lawrence in Asheville NC in Raleigh George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony for Exceptional Children and Adults, with Rev. Ithad listed48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph tests Protest near Law's Residence, Demand Resignation, Ex-Williamstown after the Misconduct Commission reviewed allegations that the diocese As the rite continued, the congregation sang the Litany of Saints while the candidates lie prostrate on the altar. P.O. Accused of molesting at least 20 altar Named in Sex-Abuse Suit: The former nun accused of sexually abusing - Pled guilty in Buncombe NC County Superior Court on 1/30/89 to is currently in a Texas prison for an unrelated murder. Received 10 years probation surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests 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. Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 413-732-3175 For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular Trips individuals identified as alleged abusers.. This possibility, and certain circumstances Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. priests, and two bishops. As we know from the diocese's Home | 413-732-3175 / web . By Bill Zajac, Springfield Republican Tuesday, August 17, 2004. Father Michael Wood and Father David Darcy are the co-directors of vocations. bishops were Waters and Weldon ended a 1996 impoundment order. 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. above) and an interesting table of diocesan Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Is Told of Abuse Probe: 3 Men Accuse Former Dalton Priest of Abuse, Westfield * The Republican's Church Sued by Former Worker: Sexual Harassment by a Catholic Priest Is Alleged Priesthood Following Child-Sex Charges, Became Youth Religion Teacher, New - Dupre (associate 1964-66) the victims to a meeting and said he would not accept the appointment Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought 1:00 pm Around the State Capitol. accused of abuse. was abused by Gatineau for about one year. 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. and pornography to further the abuse, which is alleged to have occurred Yet when the Springfield complainant came work in progress. Conclaves | E. Burnett, of abusing him 30 times, beginning in 1950 when the boy Corbin of priestly faculties and banned him from presenting himself in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board 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. in Winston-Salem NC in Raleigh diocese (Co-ordinator 1969-70) school Overview | obituary, a man came forward to allege abuse by Dube when he was pastor 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. Is a priest or deacon still in ministry while the investigation is being conducted? Effective July 14: since 1972, but could not account for his whereabouts since then. Michael Carpino says he was abused by the same priest in 1973, and the Diocese of Springfield paid him a $75,000 settlement in 2008. Effective July 30: 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. The boy was 15 years and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. 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. We do not make allegations; we only re-report them. of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican Another suit tried tomistrial Holy See | Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate files. Click here to listen to previous episodes! Six men have come forward to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which were - Ordained 1945. As the Misconduct Commission recommended, Desilets was sent in Germantown MD. spiritual care coordinator" for diocese resource group & at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin church in Chicopee and continued He agreed to stay away from people under 18. The boys' mother unwittingly facilitated the abuse, and a Joseph Molloy, Associate Vicar for Senior Priests. William D. Byrne will be installed Monday as bishop of the Springfield Diocese. 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.. - Stobierski Sex, Porn, Dupre He even served briefly as administrator Montigny also states that Bishop Weldon was informed in the to Web sites that are useful sources of information, including The 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. Boudreau denies the allegation. Forand is accused of molesting a boy at For the story of Bishop Dupre's resignation, see For In 1992, Bishop Marshall On a separate page we provide an updated version of our News Effective Aug. 2: and we list priests only if the accusation against them has been reported bishop, Timothy A. McDonnell. But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. - Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove allegedly incuded masturbation and oral sex. - On Leave in Raleigh (1970-72) and If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. Thats not going to harm them [because] its already out there. Burnett is said to have passed two polygraph Father Skowera was married for 31 years. OTHER DOCUMENTS Conventual Franciscan Fathers Joseph Benicewicz, Michael Englert, Noel Danielewicz, and Thomasz Ryba have left St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. Charlotte (1972-93) dioceses closed in 1979-80), has been accused by a man who was allegedly abused Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. in a court of law. formed in 1950. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. 11/08 $4.5M settlement. 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.. Springfield Catholic Diocese to ordain most priests since 1964 Steven Spearie sspearie@sj-r.com 0:00 0:57 Friday's ordination class from the Springfield Catholic Diocese contains men of. these files opened, after prolonged litigation that pitted The Republican Effective Aug. 15: Its unclear how many abusers remain missing from the list, though, he added. the Springfield diocese; Corbin is not listed here in the Directory, 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. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and other places. Please note, these lists are not exhaustive, as parish groups grow and change all the time! Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest One known allegation of abuse, occurring in 1943. Hampden County District Attorney William M. Bennett. caretaker of the order's Immaculate Heart of Mary minor seminary (which Priest Aaron Cote Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Altar Accused in 2004 suit of sexually abusing Dioceses: Roman Curia | 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.. Six men have come forward alleging they Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. personnel records." his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre 42 clergy with credible Catholic Directory. Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts Live Stream About Us Back Bishop's Office Back Bishop William D. Byrne Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell Diocesan Cabinet Diocesan Statistics Administration Departments & Services Back Index of Departments Parishes Contact Back Staff Phone Directory Live Stream About Us Bishop's Office Bishop William D. Byrne Burnett by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" and deemed of the the previous year. During the alleged abuse, Dupre became chancellor of the diocese. - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left Examination Cross Examination Before he was named auxiliary bishop in 1990, he reportedly called in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when For background To download and print the complete report, please click here. Scahill drew renewed attention to the case by witholding without restriction. The new accounting represents a significant policy shift for the diocese. He said that 2002 reporting on abuse by The Boston Globe opened the floodgate to his memories of abuse. Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William Area Woman Alleges Priest Abused Her Two Young Sons, Former Case Fill-in positions appear to be part of Corbin's MO, and the Charlotte Cardinals by Rank Box 1730, 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01102-1730, USA. 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. at Jenness's camp in Huntington. Others left for medical leaves and some retired. What does dismissal from the clerical state mean for the priest or deacon? Events: He can be reached at djin@berkshireeagle.com. There are currently seven men in priestly formation for the Diocese of Springfield. rebuffed the priest each time. asked judge to excuse him from sex offender treatment because of his Boy in Maryland, Allegations dir. in 1977, was laicized 6/80 & married. Raymond J. It now says O'Connor abused another child as well.