Some have taken place and others will be effective in a few weeks. The boy was a student. Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Lay Teachers - 296. Diocese said he was absolved of wrongdoing in 1995 and again in 2005. On the Jesuits West Province list 12/7/18, noting claims in 2005 of abuse in 1957. Named in a civil suit which was included in $660M settlement with archdiocese in summer 2007. Deacon of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nottingham since 1996. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. 413-732-3175 contact Mailing Address: P.O. Had 'relations' with a youth of "about 18" in the Brooklyn diocese in 1973. Worked in AZ for many years. Died in 1988. Abuse allegedly occurred at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, where he was on faculty for 19 years, beginning in 1963. Included on the diocese's list in 1/21 of those with credible accusations of the sexual abuse of a minor(s). Was in treatment at the Paraclete center and working in Gallup NM. Named publicly as credibly accused of the abuse of a minor(s) by the diocese on its list in 1/21. He was reported to federal authorities after an archdiocesan audit completed in 8/21 showed possible financial crimes committed during his time at St. Peter Claver. All rights reserved. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Peter and Paul Church, Springfield, 1986-2001; St. Patrick Grade School 2002. Administration of the Diocese - Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts His accuser said she believed that Adasiewicz abused a lot of kids. Returned to PA 1971-72, then 1984. Reverend Brian Eckrich from Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish, Dell Rapids, St. Rose of Lima Parish, Garretson, and St. Joseph the Workman Parish, Huntimer to Parochial Administrator at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Garretson and St. Joseph the Workman Parish, Huntimer and Sacramental Minister to the South Dakota State Penitentiary and Chaplain to Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. Rev. Moved to Texas in 1992 or 1993, where he worked in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston as chaplain at a county hospital. Very Reverend Kristopher Cowles from Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sioux Falls and in addition to the remaining assignment as Vicar of Hispanic Ministry, to Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sioux Falls; St. Therese, Sioux Falls; and St. Lambert, Sioux Falls. Noted to have returned to Mexico Province in 1979 and left the Franciscans. Removed in 9/03 from Covington Latin School, where he was a teacher, after accusations of abuse. Suspended from his duties. Andrzejzuk died in 2011. Sent to St. Luke's, then Vianney Renewal Center for treatment. 413-736-0076 Fax. Suit says he knew or should have known of abuse of 4 boys by Vollmer at rectory of St. Joseph's parish in Ronkonkoma. Taken into custody in 5/02 pending sentencing. Reverend Zachary Schaefbauer to Parochial Vicar, Holy Spirit, Sioux Falls. Laicized in 2005. She said he he pulled into a parking lot and touched her inappropriately. Catholic Scouting Committee chaplain. Name was misspelled as George Avellar. Following is an updated list of clergy transfers and information: Effective April 18: Retired in 2005. Episcopal Diocese of Springfield 821 South Second Street Springfield, Illinois 62704 Tel: (217) 525-1876 Fax: (217) 525-1877 Accused of the sexual abuse of a minor 1965-1967. Admitted to diocese in 1993 that while a seminarian 1974-1975 he molested several boys. Shown as Absent on Leave in the 1995 -2002 Official Catholic Directories. Reverend Joseph Holzhauser in addition to his current assignment as Pastor of SS. Local assignment: St. Vincent de Paul, Springfield, 1925-29; 1930-71. 11 island parishes assigned new pastors, administrators Area assignments: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield 1942-51; SS. The suit alleged the diocese knew Apt had sexual contact with children as early as 1950, but concealed his actions and transferred him whenever facts might become public. Diocese of Springfield expands list of credibly accused abusers to 61. In its 2004 report, L.A. archdiocese counts two accusers. Placed on leave, sent to inpatient treatment at St. Michael Center in St. Louis 7/1-91-12/1991. The lawsuit was dismissed by the courts. The boy denied the abuse but his parents sued. Removed in 3/2009 from parish assignment and position as chaplain at Bishop Canevin High after an allegation that he had sexually abused a minor in the late 1960s in his first assignment. Died in 1968. Civil suit filed in 4/06. L.A. archdiocese listed one accuser. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Angers died in 1978. No local assignments. Reverend Darin Schmidt from Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua, Hoven and St. Augustine, Bowdle to Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart, Yankton; St. Benedict, Yankton; St. Wenceslaus, Tabor; St. Leo the Great, Tyndall; St. John the Baptist, Lesterville; St. George, Scotland; St. Boniface, Idylwilde; and St. Vincent de Paul, Springfield. Settlement of 11 claims 2/18/2014. Some time after 2002 several men reported to the diocese that they were sexually abused by Abrams during 1979-82, when they were boys and he was pastor of Sacred Heart in Queens. Allegations against all six were received during 2003 and deemed credible. Placed on leave in 1993 after accusation of sexual abuse of a teen boy in the late 1970s-early '80s. In 12/15 a woman stated publicly that she was abused as a minor in the early 1960s in Hondo, TX by Angeli; she called on the San Antonio archdiocese to verify her allegations and settle her claim. Also accused of abusing a Richmond VA altar boy 1959-61. Left the priesthood in the 1980s. Established as a diocese in 1853, the Diocese of Springfield serves more than 125,000 Catholics in 28 counties in Central Illinois. Died 10/94. Fled to Mexico. Documents revealed in 2002 that in 1993 Atwater was accused of abuse of a 14-year-old boy who was a Cardinal Cushing Academy student in 1971, when Atwater was the school's Director. Assignments in the Diocese of Springfield: St. Hyacinth College and Seminary, Granby (1970-1988); St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Chicopee (1988-1990); St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica, Chicopee (1991-2001) Time period at Diocese of Springfield: 1970-2001: Nature of Reported Conduct: Sexual Abuse of a Minor: Timeframe of Reported Conduct: 1973-1981 Richard R. Lavigne was a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts. Rev. Placed on leave in 7/04 after FBI seized church computer holding possible child pornography. On the San Antonio archdiocese's list 1/31/19. The boy was allegedly 'shared' with multiple priests. New suit filed 8/30/10. For a more detailed account of assignment record research and Bishop's Bio; Pastoral Letters; Lambeth 22; Close; Connect With Us. Sr. Andre had worked in two other dioceses before Newark and was transferred to CT in 1967. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was a "visiting priest." PDF An Alphabetical List of Diocesan and Religious Priests of the United States On the Las Cruces diocese's list with full named 11/8/18. Lost in Suburbia classic column: Whats big and gray and has a trunk? Per the MI A.G. 10/22 report, the diocese received a report in 2008 that Adasiewicz molested and raped a girl, age 7, in around 1965, at Sacred Heart in L'anse. Reverend Anthony Klein from Chaplain at OGorman Junior High School and Parochial Vicar at Holy Spirit Parish, Sioux Falls to Vocations Advocate for the Diocesan Vocations Office, Chaplain at OGorman High School, and Sacramental Minister at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Removed from or left ministry 11/2/66. Returned to ministry. Laicization announced in 7/2009. Edward M. Rice Next to ordinations, the annual Chrism Mass is one of the most special Next week we mark the beautiful days of Holy Week. Rev. Among the sexual abuse survivors who spoke at Wednesdays news conference in Chicago was Cynthia Nash Yesko, 52, a former Springfield resident who has a private practice in mental health counseling in Evanston. Name included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Simon & Jude, Flandreau; and St. Joseph the Workman, Huntimer. Claim settled 2/15. Asare-Dankwah countersued his accuser. Abinate died 6/27/08. Odillon. Check out the resources below for you and your parish groups! Had been assigned to St. Martha's in Point Pleasant since July 2012. As I say every year, just because we refer to this week as holy, doesnt Never has a Lent been more important. Per his obituary, he was director-principal of Salesian high schools in Sherbrooke, Quebec and Marrero, LA. Albaugh admitted he stored the images but said he would never harm a child. In October, Yesko and three others filed a lawsuit against every diocese in Illinois for an alleged ongoing scheme to cover up sexual assault by priests. Allegation reported to Lafayette in 1/19 of abuse of a minor by Alexander while at St Anthony's in Eunice, where he worked 9/88 - 4/02. Accused in a 4/12 civil suit against the Dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso, and Our Lady of Health parish in Las Cruces. A boy said he had downloaded the images; US Atty's office said the boy hadn't. Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. Victims still surfacing in 2019. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Multiple allegations. Bishop Edward Rice at Steubenville, 2017. Joint Statement from the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and the Diocese of Springfield in. James Coveney had been put on leave while the diocese reexamined allegations of abuse. miles across all 39 counties of the lower third of southern Missouri. Simon and Jude, Gillespie, 1970. Reverend William Hamak from Pastor of St. James, Chamberlain and St. Margaret, Kimball to Parochial Vicar of Church of Epiphany, Epiphany; St. Ann, Humboldt; St. Martin, Emery; St. Mary, Salem; St. Mary of Mercy, Alexandria; St. Patrick, Montrose; and St. Stephen, Bridgewater. Accused in civil suit filed 4/15/16 of sexual abuse of a boy, ages 7-10, during 1978-80 at St. Raphael's in Springfield MN. The Diocese told the County D.A. Last of lawsuits settled in 10/96. Two or more pending claims against Astruc shown in bankruptcy reorganization documents for the Fairbanks diocese 1/25/10. Interested in what others are saying about raising a Catholic family? Neither The Anderson Report nor the diocese named Downey. Diocesan Review Board deemed the allegations credible 11/07; Abrams permanently removed. Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Had assignments in Beavercreek, Dayton, Xenia and Coldwater. Accused of abuse of a boy in 1997. Placed on leave, his computer seized. Capuchin Brother. These names are now in the light.. Reverend Thomas Anderson in addition to his current assignment as Pastor of St. Benedict and Sacred Heart parishes, Yankton, Pastor of St. Boniface, Idylwilde; St. John the Baptist, Lesterville; St. George, Scotland; St. Vincent de Paul, Springfield; St. Wenceslaus, Tabor; and St. Leo the Great, Tyndall. Kathy Vollink, Laura Friga Westrich, Carolyn Bostic and 26 others like this. Died 6/24/01. The peril is much graver than theyve told the public, Anderson said at a news conference in Chicago. It notes an incident in 1996 while assigned to St. Mary Immaculate in St. Maries, reported the same year. Per news in 2006, accused of abusing a minor in 1956. Ares died in 1998. https://ct.dio.org/bishops-column/messages.html, Quincys Venerable Father Augustine Tolton. Claims against Ansaldi eligible for IRCP. Included in 7/20 on the diocese's list of credibly accused, which notes that Adams died in 2008. Was on the state sex offender registry, from which he was removed in 2014. Robert Eagear, ordained 1928, died 1984. The effective date for the changes is Aug. 13. That number far exceeds the roughly 200 priests who have already been publicly identified by the six dioceses. 05-0006, BishopAccountability Letter to Dr. Mary Jane Doherty, Chairperson of the Archdiocese of Boston Review Board 07.27.11, Ortiz y Pino, M v Christian Brothers et al 05.17.95, Sanchez v Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX Court of Appeals, 02.23.94, Maine AG Document Production 7.8.05 (see PDF p. 6), Bergen Record via North Jersey com 11.30.20, Bergen Record via North Jersey com 12.01.20, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis 06.01.22. SPRINGFIELD - The Diocese of Springfield has announced clergy changes for several area priests. Worked in the diocese as a visiting priest at St. Peter's in the summer of 1991. Reverend Mark Axtmann in addition to his current assignment as Parochial Vicar of St. Anthony, Selby; St. Joseph, Eureka; St. Joseph, Mobridge; St. Michael, Herreid, to Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross, Ipswich; St. Augustine, Bowdle; St. Thomas the Apostle, Roscoe; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Leola. In 2013 was known to be wanted for sexual abuse in Mexico and L.A. Ament died in 1984. Known in 2014 to have been living in a MA retirement community. Died 8/22/07, age 64. All clergy, adult employees, and volunteers who are active in the schools and parishes in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau are required to complete a thorough background screening, complete the designated safe environment training, and be current and compliant with the Code of Conduct. He retired in 2002 and was sent for therapy which said he "had no sexual conflicts." Pleaded no contest in 7/90. Accused in a lawsuit filed in federal court 2/14/19, along with Revs. Reverend Jerome Ranek from Pastor of St. Agnes, Vermillion to Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sioux Falls; St. Therese, Sioux Falls and St. Lambert, Sioux Falls. At least one claim included in 11/02 $5M settlement involving 62 plaintiffs and 28 priests. He was reportedly removed from ministry in 1985. One of four priests alleged to have offered 16-year-old boy money for sex, threatening to harm him if he told. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. In 7/04 Arko also lost his state license to perform massage therapy, based on the felony conviction for growing pot. Hag-seed Estelle Quotes, May have molested over 100 children over his 44 year career. Angelo died in 2009. Join us and Catholics across the US in the Eucharistic Revival to create a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharistand sent out in mission for the life of the world., Popular Searches Youth Ministry The Mirror Schools Careers Find a Church, Youth Ministry The Mirror Schools Careers Find a Church. Very Reverend James Mason in addition to his current assignment as Vicar for Clergy and Pastor of Holy Spirit, Sioux Falls to Pastor of St. Dominic, Canton and providing oversight of the Extraordinary Form Mass and ministry. First named publicly as accused in the PA Grand Jury report released 8/14/2018. Click here to view a listing of women's ministries throughout the diocese. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/29/19. During part of that time period, Yesko also alleged she was abused by Schlangen, who was a priest at Ss. When the diocese was made aware of the allegations, diocesan officials reported it to civil authorities and no charges were brought. On the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. Ahearn died in 12/97. St. Francis Convent, including the former Chiara Center property, to become part of new institute of Catholic faith formation, religious life. Abuse reported to the diocese in 2012, alleged to have occurred 1975-78. Named as abuser by Gallup diocese in 5/93. Some have taken place and others will be effective in a few weeks. At least four civil suits filed in 1985 against Authenrieth and the Orlando Diocese claiming abuse of boys. Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd B.S.O. Ardolf worked in Winsted, New Ulm, North Mankato, Springfield, Canby, St. Leo, Sleepy Eye, and Nicollet. From Ecuador. Named added in 6/22 to the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list of credibly accused. Reverend Nicholas Haiar from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart and St. Benedict, Yankton to Parochial Vicar of St. Christina, Parker; St. Katharine Drexel, Sioux Falls; St. Magdalen, Lennox; and St. Nicholas, Tea. Placed on leave from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in 12/06 after prosecutors told diocese of credible allegation of abuse by one person. Diocese removed him and suspended his faculties. Pleaded guilty 8/15 to aggravated criminal sexual contact. Pled no contest in 2000 to urinating on a tree; paid fine. Priest Assignment Changes Effective July 1 2022 - Catholic Diocese of Per the Jesuits West Province 12/7/18 list, Astruc sexually abused teenage girls over three decades in remote Native schools and orphanages where he worked. In 5/02 the diocese acknowledged that Allen's file did not raise any red flags during its review of the files of 240 active priests. Ordained for the Archdiocese of San Juan in Puerto Rico. Accused in a lawsuit 11/19 of sexually abusing, along with Rev. Accused of abuse from 1981-83 at Old Mission Santa Ines. . On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19 (spelled Alamaguer). Our mission is to prepare all students for success in high school, college, and life. Abdon at St. Michael's. The boy was a parishioner of Blessed Trinity in New Orleans, where Asare-Dankwah was assigned. Reverend Joseph Forcelle, in addition to his current assignment as Pastor of St. Leo the Great Parish, Tyndall and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Springfield, to Pastor of St. Wenceslaus Parish, Tabor. Arrived in Lafayette LA diocese in 1984. The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following priest assignment changes effective March 22, 2023: Barry Reuwsaat, after voluntarily seeking a dispensation from the sacred duties of ordination, was returned to the lay state by decree of the Holy Sees Congregation for Clergy. On the Diocese of Alexandria's list 2/6/19; allegation found in file in 2019 of abuse of a boy in 1961, deemed credible. 33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 Banquet Mega Buffalo Strips, Ordained: June 6, 2015. I am pleased to make the following assignments effective Wed., June 30, 2021, unless otherwise noted, Bp. Case referred to Vatican. Mark Spalding has announced new assignments for some priests serving in the Diocese of Nashville; seven churches will receive new pastors, administrators, or associate pastors. On diocese's list 2/13/19. May 26, 2021. Priest Assignment Changes Effective July 1 2022 Diocese of Springfield in Illinois - Home - Facebook and others who figure in the crisis.Some we have developed ourselves from theOfficial Rev. Remained a priest of the Diocese of Springfield. Personnel file produced to court in 1999. Call or email us. I wish to thank all of the parents, teachers, and principals of Any known or reasonable cause to suspect a child or an adult has been or could be harmed by abuse or neglect must first be reported to the appropriate civil authorities: Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, Violations that involve misconduct or abuse by the Bishop should be reported to the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service: 800-276-1652 or, Misconduct, Abuse, Violations of the Code of Conduct and other concerns may also be reported to the Director, Office of Child and Youth Protection 417-866-0841 or. He told the principal about two of the incidents but was never reported to law enforcement. Suit filed in AZ in 6/13 against the Gallup Diocese. From Australia. Worked at Jesuit High School 1970-75. Case reassigned to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Suit claims other known victims. Walter Weerts, ordained 1960, laicized 1989. 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. And from that belief flows joy, peace, and happiness for believers. In 6/18 was living in a Bloomington retirement community, reportedly presenting himself as a priest. Area assignments: SS. Robert Bud DeGrand, ordained 1980, inactive 2015. The Sacred Purpose of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is to joyfully live our Catholic faith as intentional disciples, leading all to a full life in Jesus Christ. Retired 10/31/11. Master of novices at Don Bosco College Seminary in Newton NJ. To view an online copy of the Diocesan Directory, Click Here; Update your Directory Listing Email [emailprotected] Father Paul Norman will become administrator of St. Mary and All Saints parishes, Ware. Added to the La Crosse diocese's list 2/5/20; worked at some point at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Marathon. Please note, these lists are not exhaustive, as parish groups grow and change all the time! Named publicly as credibly accused by the Boise diocese on its list in 10/19. Sued in 2002. The Current; Diocesan Publications; Contact Us; Close; Give; Consecration; We are Christians. On the Las Cruces diocese's list with full name 11/8/2018. Father Sihn Trinh, formerly parochial vicar of St. Paul Parish, Springfield, is on a leave of absence. This is the place to see whats happening in our One Church, East to West! Area assignments: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield, 1927; St. Joseph, Benld, 1962-69. Anderson died in 1981. I am so pleased that we have three new candidates that have At this time of the year, I ask your prayers for our Our diocese will launch the three year Eucharistic Revival on June 19, Fr. Andrew Hansen, a spokesman for the Springfield diocese, called Anderson's report "an impressive professional marketing brochure, but it does not represent, as Mr. Anderson suggests, a thorough and diligent review of the publicly available facts, and it is highly misleading and irresponsible.". The priests, who represent a wide spectrum of ages and backgrounds and who come from different parts of the diocese and the globe, were ordained by Bishop Thomas John Paprocki at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Per news in 11/18, Alford was named in lawsuits filed by 24 men claiming they were sexually assaulted as 11- to 15-year-old residents of the facility 1986-96. He admitted abuse in court records. Accused in a 2016 lawsuit of sexually abusing a boy at Good Shepherd Parish in Honomu and at St. Joseph's Parish in Hilo in the 1970s. Complainant then sued him. Founded in 1956, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is a diverse community that spans 25,719 sq. Jorges Acosta" by two men in a civil suit against the Salesians and Mary Help of Christians School in Tampa. Included on the diocese's list 6/2/21 of credibly accused, for abuse of a minor alleged to have occurred in 1960. Also admitted to involvement with male prostitutes, many of them minors, while a priest, in Erie, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Joseph Scholten, after voluntarily seeking a dispensation from the sacred duties of ordination, was returned to the lay state by decree of the Holy Sees Congregation for Clergy. On Santa Rosa diocese's list 1/12/19. Sued 2004. Said he admitted this to police at the time, but was not arrested. He denied the allegations. Abuse allegedly occurred at the parish rectory and on a weekend retreat, and involved alcohol and marijuana. Biggest Priest Class Since 1964: Eight Men Ordained To Priesthood In Abbey spokesman denied credible charges were found but Richard Sipe, chair of the Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute at St John's in 1994, gave a detailed account in 2007, stating the investigation was inadequate, and that an inappropriate sexual relationship did occur.