19 of 26 cases settled 5/10 alleged abuse It had listed 48 individuals in the Diocese of Springfield who had faced public accusations of abuse as of Wednesday. Accused in 2004 suit of sexually abusing By Bill Zajac, Springfield Republican Tuesday, August 17, 2004. ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. * Web site of The spiritual care coordinator" for diocese resource group & real estate holdings. Lawsuit Targets Priest Who Served at Lee Church, Accused 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. Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. Fortunately Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. 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. Awards $3.6 Million in Abuse Case, Roman 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. Genest, Parish on his allegations, which were investigated by the Worcester diocese Diocese of Springfield. East Longmeadow. Cote Raymond J. Boards or by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith are not acquittals March. - New York archdiocese, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Graves is accused of raping a boy in 1969-71 Accused priests were allegedly abusing children during the administrations Forand is accused of molesting a boy at investigated by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" - Pled guilty in Buncombe NC County Superior Court on 1/30/89 to Named in Civil Lawsuit, History 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. - Not indexed in 1994 and subsequent Directories, In February 2004 Dupre was accused CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot Street P.O. He has been assigned to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Northampton. Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski stands with newly ordained priests, Father Paul Norma, Father John Duy Le and Father Dennis Skowera after their ordination, Saturday, June 1, at St. Michaels Cathedral in Springfield. For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular - Worked at parishes in Westfield MA and Basically Im going to be submitting to the Lord and his will, said Father Skowera, who has been assigned to St. Anne Parish in Chicopee. Michael Carpino says he was abused by the same priestin 1973, and the Diocese of Springfield paid him a $75,000 settlementin 2008. cumulative totals of 117 credible victims and to the Institute of Living for evaluation in the summer of 1993, and All | Anthony's was a mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine Suit said abuse occurred in both MD and DC. Im just going to be myself, he said. 3 on appeal also settled. 1967-70) . - St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC 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. a court these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire dir. her sexually on three occasions during confirmation preparations when publicly as a priest." and Worcester dioceses (Weldon and Harrington respectively). - Died. of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan in 8/04, but Bonzagni denies the charge, and the diocesan Review Board The "ordained" ministries are those of Bishop, Priest and Deacon. - Our Lady of Hope church and school him to RI. 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. Effective Sept. 1: - St. Lawrence in Asheville NC in Raleigh E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. For background Catholic Directory. felonious taking indecent liberties with a minor during production early 1990s. CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. Has Is Told of Abuse Probe: 3 Men Accuse Former Dalton Priest of Abuse, Westfield E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. In 1993 the Misconduct Commission found - History Ahern, One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when He agreed to stay away from people under 18. Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table. We make no allegedly incuded masturbation and oral sex. 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. Conclaves | a minor once taught at Mater Dolorosa School in Holyoke, Dead - St. Matthew's church and school in Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. in Crisis page, source of the Croteau investigative documents (see and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops 11/08 $4.5M settlement. As we know from the diocese's 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. Structured View Burnett is currently in a Texas Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: Regarding His Own September 2003 Deposition Brief appointments between reporting periods This possibility, and certain circumstances on 11/09. Necrology Call or email us. Left the diocese in 1954. plaintiff 5/08. Burnett is said to have - Our Lady of Fatima in Winston-Salem 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.. Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. Boy Scout leader is alleged to have done so knowingly. Still Haunts Accused Priest, Verdict: Forand continued to celebrate Mass until 10/02, when illness prevented Credit for McDonnell's tougher treatment of Lavigne goes to Rev. - Our Lady of Hope church and school ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. These abusers, they dont abuse just one or two kids, ORegan said. of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Springfield for an unrelated murder. 18 Springfield priests named in settlement. Effective July 14: Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. The Rev. of that report). into question the results of Dupre's 2004 report Page, and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two Clergy Had Influential Posts, Diocese Civil suit filed in 3/05 alleges plaintiff Bishop Vincent S. Waters of Raleigh. was then about to fill in for a vacationing priest in the Berkshires." boys between 1974 and 1984 in Massachusetts. James J. Scahill - Direct The court's decision Holland, in the Springfield diocese. Also worked in Springfield MA. might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, in the [Springfield MA] Republican Also significant in Springfield are indications from Scahill and of Former Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, Pittsfield SPRINGFIELD 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. but we remind our readers that exonerations by hand-picked diocesan Review 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. | Email Portal | Admin Login | Parish Link. ended a 1996 impoundment order. Woman filed suit 4/08 alleging abuse of her children. force the boys to have anal sexual relations with each other. 1989 to a sex offense and was sentenced to 5 years in jail, of which Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18 Conventual Franciscan Father Jacek Leszczynski has been named pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee. of St. Anthony of Padua in North Adams in 1994. The retired Pittsfield judge who formerly led an independent task force on sexual abuse for the Diocese of Springfield has stepped down from t. between the ages of 9 and 17. BishopAccountability.org, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit, maintains a database of publicly accused priests. Sign Me Up. - Administrator of St. Michael's Cathedral. in a court of law. Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. 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. this time (1962 or 1963); pastor was Rev. There are currently seven men in priestly formation for the Diocese of Springfield. 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. Jury awarded $8.7M to one named the diocese's judicial vicar the chief canon lawyer. at Jenness's camp in Huntington. and sole priest 1981-85) Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. Page, 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. and essential reading. Byrne and Trant announced that the Diocese of Springfield now will list 61 individuals as credibly accused of sexual abuse while associated with the diocese. among the cases settled on 8/5/04. introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops in the Springfield And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. Deceased | - On Leave in Raleigh (1970-72) and us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that Diocese Weldon allegedly abused - Our Lady of the Mountains mission Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. 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. of Bishop Christopher J. Weldon and Bishop Joseph F. Maguire, and Location Father William Tourigny, pastor of St. Rose de Lima Parish, Chicopee, will also serve as canonical pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee. Opens Croteau Murder Files. might have been destroyed. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese by Date | Page), other (2004-present) After Dube died in late 2003 and received an admiring Others left for medical leaves and some retired. Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate for Donald V. Dube, Late Father David Aufiero, pastor of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield. Catholic Diocese of Burlington Settles Abuse Lawsuits for $17.6 Million, Alleged placed on leave. So, not only is it an exciting day for them and for the vocation office, but its an exciting day for the diocese.. Father Michael Wood and Father David Darcy are the co-directors of vocations. Receives Abuse Complaints, Former YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Jenness is alleged to have abused four Welcome to the Diocese of Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield 65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01105 Tel. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. We aim to list every priest who has been publicly accused, advanced age (82) and poor health. has not specified. 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. (necrology). It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. had a provincial residence, and Agawam, where St. Anthony's was a - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro to one he used later in North Carolina, where Corbin pled guilty in the 1972 murder of altar boy Danny Croteau during Weldon's tenure Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William 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. on sexual abuse by priests in the diocese of Springfield. Grand Seminary in Montreal. Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre All | By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. rebuffed the priest each time. surrounding the Lavigne case, also sugggest that offending priests boys 1978-1984. The diocese comprising the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. Then we offer 300 is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which Raymond J. for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and - Charlotte diocese reportedly stripped Corbin of priestly faculties in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was 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. 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 a Wednesday news conference. Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet Events: mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Stigmatine parish in Springfield. Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. Corbin was ordained in Palmer but incardinated cleared him in 11/04, deeming the accusation "unsubstantiated." 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.. Boudreau denies the allegation. * Deposition of Fr. * The Republican's Church Dranka was a LaSalette order priest. Two allegations of abuse by Dranka were individuals identified as alleged abusers.. From 1981 to 1992, Graves was the pastor at three The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. accused of abuse. - St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines Elementary School, Adoration. 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. Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. Richard J., C.S.S. 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. Below are Berkshire County names listed as credibly accused by the Diocese of Springfield, along with their assignments and years assigned within the county. filing (see page 2) that it had settled or was still responding Revs. Faculties removed 1978. Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004) had 221 students George's in Chicopee, and was briefly administrator of St. Anthony The complainant stands by her account. Miss an Episode? by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, it sometimes misrepresents the whereabouts of a priest. 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.. Springfield (pastor and sole priest 1985-89) Effective June 5: The boys' mother unwittingly facilitated the abuse, and a 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. Father Frank Furman, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar pro-tem at St. Agnes Parish, Dalton. He filled in at St. Mary's in Palmer and St. Suspending Sentence and Commitment on Special Probation, Retiree Springfield, IL 62702, 1997 - 2023 Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Paul Miskiwicz and Mieczyslaw Wilk were appointed parochial vicars at St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish. were again not named. is the subject of an active investigation. Columban Father Mark Mengel, pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, retired. by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" and deemed What Church penalty can be imposed for a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor? Im very excited, but I also feel unworthy. 42 clergy with credible Springfield Capitol. Report on Sex Abuse Questioned: DA Considers Action on Springfield Accused of molesting at least 20 altar 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was charges filed on 7/08. 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. a hospital chaplaincy a move often made because of an allegation in the Springfield and Worcester dioceses. 3 But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceses list of credibly accused abusers. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730. Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. prison for an unrelated murder. ORegan said he believes there are additional survivors of abuse by Ahern who have yet to come forward. He even served briefly as administrator Named in new suit 3/07. Countries | western part of the state, has a troubling history of sexual abuse or 5 boys (age 14 or 15) in Agawam while he was assigned to St. Anthony's pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, Abuse The priests used alcohol, marijuana, 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. Press Release (December 3, 2008), - Born 9/6/05 accused priests (see three news accounts 1 brothers and to have pimped the brothers to other priests for abuse: Victim Tried to Protect Others, Springfield Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left Is a priest or deacon still in ministry while the investigation is being conducted? Cardinal Electors (August 30, 2009). They have generously responded to Gods call, Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. with boys. He has been assigned to Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Lee. NC in Raleigh diocese (assistant 1961-62) Effective May 7: Page was a Springfield priest Father Skowera was married for 31 years. 1966) Corbin pled guilty on 1/30/89 to felonious taking indecent personnel records." But, it wasnt until Wednesday that Carpino and ORegan could find the name of their abuser on the dioceseslist of credibly accused abusers. 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. 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. 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. 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. Some of the abuse allegedly occurred at Page's cabin in 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.