Sources: The Anderson Report; Springfield Catholic Diocese. What this means to me is transparency. National initiatives to be aware of? ), organization information (addresses, phone numbers, etc. His victim filed a civil suit in 1995. Named publicly as credibly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor(s) by the diocese on its list in 1/21. Died 4/27/18. Father Mark Beckman is reappointed to an additional six-year term as Pastor of . Arrested 3/19, on charges related to claims he abused two young Penbrook altar boys 1997-2002. In 1994 another woman told the diocese her son was molested by Allen in 1974-75, when the boy was a 5th-grader. Another accuser then surfaced alleging abuse as an 8th grade boy by Albrecht on a trip to New York. Sent to the U.S. Archdiocese of Los Angeles, assigned to a parish. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Prohibited from ministry in 1992 after accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl 1985-86, while assigned to Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi and St. John's in Gulfport. 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. In separate 1995 lawsuits, two brothers and another man claimed abuse as grade-schoolers in the 1950s by Abdon and other Christian Brothers, at St. Michael's in Santa Fe and at College of Santa Fe. Died 8/22/07, age 64. Removed from ministry. Named publicly as accused by the diocese, along with two other priests on its list in 1/19. The church paid for the girl's counseling; she died by suicide in 1989. Naumann, then the archdiocesan administrator, voiced support for Anderson after an archdiocesan committee found the second allegation without merit. Find the information you need on diocesan campaigns, initiatives, and events. The same man also alleged abuse by Bro. Mental health evaluation found Apura to have "repetitive and compulsive behavior." Reverend Anthony Urban in addition to his current assignment as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, Madison and Chaplain Newman Ministry at DSU, Madison to Pastor of St. Agatha, Howard and St. William of Vercelli, Ramona. Both men dropped their lawsuits in 2004, with the archdiocese paying $22,500 for the complainant's counseling but admitting no wrongdoing. Parents reported the incidents to the school at the time. Alvin Campbell, ordained 1952, died 2002. He sent Acebo for treatment and reassigned him. Included on the Marianists list of accused 6/24/20. In 1997 he was retired and living in Chicopee, MA. 1972: The Most Rev. Albaugh admitted he stored the images but said he would never harm a child. Rev. Investigatied. 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. Aloysius A.J. Schwellenbach, ordained 1928, died 2000. This is work that you can do at a local Catholic college library Named publicly as accused on the diocese's list 1/2/19. Prosecutors said the victim was too drunk to consent. Multiple allegations noted, of abuse occurring 1943-1946 in Lublin and 1955-1965 in Shell Lake. 413-731-0962 E-mail: Blessedsacramentchurch@comcast.net Mass Schedule: All Masses held at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 40 Waverly St., Springfield 01107 Sat. 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. Angel is deceased. how you can volunteer, see ourguide. In 1992 a man told Fr. One known allegation of abuse, occurring in 1943. Monsignor. VA chaplain in LA 1972-93. Ordained for Diocese of Alexandria LA. Rev. The Diocese of Jefferson City said a retired priest was guilty of "abuse of ecclesiastical power." A press release from the diocese said a tribunal of three priests from the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois heard the case against Father Ignazio Medina. Authorities in RI were preparing to file charges for abuse at Mount Saint Charles Academy when Argencourt died in 9/02. Asare-Dankwah was visiting family in Ghana when the suit was filed. We hope that you, too, will find your spiritual home here. Noted to have worked in the diocese at Our Lady of Health in 1978. CO suit filed 9/20/05. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused. 10,347 people follow this. In 6/18 was living in a Bloomington retirement community, reportedly presenting himself as a priest. Alexander 'acknowledged his involvement' in the incident. Reverend Joseph Holzhauser in addition to his current assignment as Pastor of SS. On the diocese's list 7/1/19 (name misspelled Abbruzzese). The report includes names, background information, photos and assignment histories of each accused clergy member from all six of Illinois dioceses. Accused in 2005 of abuse of a boy, ages 15-18 during 1973-1976. Reportedly also worked at Hope Haven in Marrero. Each of the dioceses, including Springfield, has already published names of priests with credible allegations, although Jeff Anderson said Wednesday those lists are "underreported and deficient.". under subpoena, or were prepared by the dioceses in response to investigation by law enforcement. Moved to Texas in 1992 or 1993, where he worked in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston as chaplain at a county hospital. Arrested 1/04 on charges that he was growing marijuana in the church rectory and selling it. To be sentenced in 4/23. Others settled 7/08. Springfield, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has eight new priests, the largest class of newly- ordained priests since 1964.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. Defense claimed that the alleged victim had consented to oral sex after a night of drinking at the rectory. Named in the 3/1/16 PA Grand Jury Report on the Diocese of Altoona Johnstown among priests "alleged to have engaged in sexually abusive acts with children." Sent for treatment. Said to have died in 10/21. One of 8 priests removed in 4/02. Kept in ministry. The diocese stated that Allard admitted the abuse and expressed profound remorse for the harm he caused. Multiple allegations notes, occurring in the early 1960s in Hurley. From Ecuador. Reverend Kevin ODell from Pastor of St. Therese, Sioux Falls to Parochial Vicar of St. Rose of Lima, Garretson; Risen Savior, Brandon; and Chaplain at Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls. Frequently visited in the Miami archdiocese and worked in various parishes there. First named publicly in a news article in 2/03 as one of four priests against whom documented and substantial allegations of serious abuse had been made. L.A. archdiocesan officials didn't contact police until after confronting Aguilar. Subject of settlement(s). First Communions - 885. Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls Chancery Priest Assignment Changes 523 N. Duluth Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2714 (605) 988-3798 (605) 334-2092 fax cmotz@sfcatholic.org The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following priest assignment changes effective March 22, 2023: Placed on leave, sent to inpatient treatment at St. Michael Center in St. Louis 7/1-91-12/1991. Assignment Record- Bishop Daniel Leo Ryan Summary of Case: Ordained a priest of the Joliet diocese in 1956, Ryan held a number of chancery positions before being appointed auxiliary bishop in 1981.In 1983 he was elevated to Bishop of Springfield, IL where he served until his abrupt retirement in 1999, at age 69. Listed by the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers as accused by at least two persons in claims settled in bankruptcy proceedings. miles across all 39 counties of the lower third of southern Missouri. Reportedly in 12/2020, the Archdiocese of Mexico City said they believed Aguilar was dead and that they were not aware of complaints against him. Placed on leave in 1/90 when allegations surfaced of abuse of a boy in 1988; privileges suspended in 7/90 when charges filed. Reverend Christopher Hughes from Pastor of Holy Rosary, Kranzburg; St. Francis de Sales, Estelline; and St. Mary, Clear Lake to Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament, Florence; Holy Name of Jesus, Watertown; Holy Rosary, Kranzburg; Immaculate Conception, Watertown; St. Henry, Henry; St. Mary, Bryant; and St. Michael, Clark. Suit in 7/20 alleged abuse by Allison and a male college student named Henry of a young altar boy in a Monroe LA parish in the 1970s. Click here to read the decree from Bishop Edward M. Rice regarding the reinstatement of the Precious Blood at Mass, starting on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 16, 2023. Died: 01/4/1995Diocese: Diocese of Allentown PA, Died: 02/1/2001Diocese: Diocese of Richmond VA, Died: 11/20/2003Diocese: Diocese of Superior WI. SPRINGFIELD - The Diocese of Springfield has announced clergy changes for several area priests. As an extension of our ministry, we also provide valuable media support services for the Diocese, its ministries, agencies . Reverend John Fischer from Pastor of Holy Name of Jesus, Watertown to Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament, Florence; Holy Name of Jesus, Watertown; Holy Rosary, Kranzburg; Immaculate Conception, Watertown; St. Henry, Henry; St. Mary, Bryant; and St. Michael, Clark. Walter Weerts, ordained 1960, laicized 1989. Henry (Hank) Grodecki, CM A priest from the Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese has resigned as pastor and has been placed on a leave of absence. 2023 www.sj-r.com. Accused in a lawsuit filed in 8/19 of sexually abusing a 7-year-old in about 1973-74 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lancaster NY. The Diocese of Springfield Cape Girardeau is committed to the mission and ministry of protecting our children and young people. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was a "visiting priest." Suspended from his duties. In 3/16 the diocese settled and added Archimbault's name to its list of credibly accused priests. Reverend Jacob Doty, relieved of his current assignment as Sacramental Minister of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sioux Falls and in addition to his current assignment as Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Sioux Falls, Parochial Vicar of Christ the King, Sioux Falls and St. John Paul II, Harrisburg. He was seen saying mass but the Archdiocese of Military Services said he had no privileges. Amount confidential. Reverend Jim Friedrich, in addition to his current assignment as Pastor of Assumption Parish, Dante and St. John the Baptist Parish, Wagner, to Pastor of St. Paul Parish, Marty. Raymond Ray Franzen, ordained 1940, died 1987. Ahearn died in 12/97. George Faller, ordained 1918, died 1975. Noted to have returned to Mexico Province in 1979 and left the Franciscans. Claims referred to Suffolk DA. Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Anderson was relieved of his duties in 1999. Welcome to the official Facebook page for the Catholic Church of Southern Missouri, covering all 39. There were allegations against him in Flagstaff in 1963 and a civil suit in Fresno. Removed from ministry in 10/85. Area assignments: Sacred Heart Church, Divernon, 1956-68; St. Alexius, Beardstown, 1978. Michael Driscoll, ordained 1941, died 1989. Named added in 6/22 to the St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese's list of credibly accused. His accuser came forward again 5/5/02; Allen was not removed until 6/02. Accused of sexual misconduct with minors 1980-85 in Puerto Rico where he had taught for 14 years at Catholic University, was diocesan vocations director, Catholic charities director and the diocese's chancellor. Would have young men and teenagers spend the night with him at his parish rectory. A capital campaign is an extra-ordinary effort, meant to address extra-ordinary needs. Terrence Watanabe, 70, was appointed pastor of St. Anthony Parish and School, Wailuku. Accused of molestation in 1961, 1964, 1965, 1971 and 1983. Box 1730, Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Weekly Parish Packet In order to facilitate more efficient and economical communications within the Diocese, weekly this site is updated with information to be More on Weekly Parish Packet The boy was a student. Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis (Williamsville NY) ran the parish school, per the 1974 Official Catholic Directory. The calling to serve God in a . Three guiding values for us as disciples: prayer, generous service, and zeal. A 5/02 suit alleged he abused a 13-year-old boy 1970-72. Name included on the San Bernardino diocese's list 10/9/2018, noted to be "permanently barred from ministry in the Diocese. Included in 11/22 on the diocese's list of credibly accused. Died 12/25/07. Barry Harmon, also became embroiled in financial trouble. The rich and diverse history of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is a source of pride for the Catholics of Southern Missouri. Worked in Archdioceses of Boston and NYC and Dioceses of Richmond VA and Springfield MA. could not substantiate the claims. Reverend Thomas Fitzpatrick from Pastor of St. Katharine Drexel, Sioux Falls to Pastor of St. Thomas More, Brookings; St. Paul, White; St. John the Evangelist, Arlington; St. Francis de Sales, Estelline; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Elkton; and providing oversight of Hispanic Ministry within those parishes and Pius XII Newman Center. 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. Withdrew from the Marianists in 1971. 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Spanish) The girl allegedly told at least two priests, both Claretians, during confessions at the time of the abuse. The suit involved multiple plaintiff. Placed on leave, his computer seized. Criminally charged in Mexico in 1997, convicted in 2003. Angelo died in 2009. A man told the diocese in 9/02 that he was sexually abused by Angelo at age 14 in the early 1960s, when Angelo was assigned to Mater Delorosa in Williamsport. 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. Suspended by bishop without privileges during investigation. Within weeks, I was sitting in front of the dioceses officials telling my story, said Yesko. Accused of abuse from 1981-83 at Old Mission Santa Ines. In 12/22 the Asare-Dankwah and the man accusing him of the 2008 abuse agreed to drop their lawsuits against each other. Bishop Edward M. Rice recently announced the annual pastoral appointments for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Per PA Grand Jury Presentment 3/15/16, accused of molesting a little girl 1972-80 in Rapid City, SD. New suit in 4/21. Personnel files released 1/2013. Father Stanislaus Achu, formerly parochial vicar of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield. Report to archdiocese in 2015 of incidents alleged to have occurred 1987-92. Alex when he was a student at the Junior Novitiate of The College of Santa Fe 1955-57. In the statement, the diocese and Bishop Thomas John Paprocki professed "profound sadness and deep sorrow for the shameful wrongs and evils perpetrated during a dark chapter in our Church history where innocent believers were abused at the hands of some clergy. 'Sick leave '1989 until 1997 when 'retired.' Named publicly as accused by the Lake Charles diocese on its list 4/11/19. Apparently his history was well known around several of the older Portuguese parishes. Per plaintiff, Angelicchio at least once stood guard outside a room during a rape by Eckermann. Omitted from 2011 Boston AD database because he was an order priest. Area assignment: Blessed Sacrament, Springfield, 1967-69. Trial in one suit with major verdict for plaintiff in 12/90. Named in 6/18/13 Report of the Audit and Review of the Files of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph as a deceased friar with confirmed reports of sexual abuse of minors. 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. Leave of absence, St. Mary Hospital, Decatur, 1985. Accused in 2007 of abusing a girl, age 15 or 16, in the late 1970s, also involving alcohol. know about or come across:* In your daily newspaper reading* In your personal experience, if Our Patron Saints are St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, The Lady of Mercy, and Pope St. Pius X, Pope of the Blessed Sacrament. Leave of absence 1992. The panel advises Springfield Bishop Thomas John Paprocki. Allegations reported to the Capuchins. Died 1/17/91. Vicar General and moderator of the curia 9/11-10/12. Name added in 1/29/20 to the Baton Rouge diocese's list. In 9/2002 two sisters filed suit alleging Ayala abused them at ages 7 and 9 in 1988 and 1989 when he baby-sat them. Reverend Gary DeRouchey from Pastor of St. Lawrence, Milbank to Parochial Vicar of St. Peter the Apostle, Platte; St. Ann, Geddes; St. Mark, Lake Andes; St. John the Baptist, Wagner; Assumption, Dante; SS. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/29/19. One settlement announced in 7/08. Per the 1979 Official Catholic Directory, Allen was "on duty outside the diocese" in Miami Beach, FL. Another former student also sued in 2019, claiming Andrzejczuk molested her 1978-81 when she was ages 14-17. Accused in a suit filed in 4/02 of abusing a youth 1979-86 in Rochester, NH. Suit filed in AZ in 6/13 against the Gallup Diocese. Accused in an 8/15 lawsuit, along with Revs. Died in 2013. Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Reverend Andrew Thuringer from Parochial Administrator of St. Ann, Humboldt and St. George, Harford to Parochial Vicar of St. Michael, Sioux Falls; St. George, Hartford; and Prison Ministry. Abeywickrema was removed from public ministry. All rights reserved. We believe strongly in our moral obligation to keep the young safe and provide them with a caring environment in which they can grow and flourish in their faith. Laicized and married in 1993. Named publicly as accused by the Diocese of Sacramento on its list 4/30/19. Area assignment: SS. Eugene Mangan and James Keehan, staff member Bill Finley and other lay counselors, of sexually abusing a boy who resided at a Mount Loretto orphanage 1953-67. Prosecutors denied.Judge issued an arrest warrant. On the Monterey diocese's list 1/2/19. Named in civil suit and apology service. Top officials more often than not choose not to believe the reporter, especially if its one survivor coming forward.". Laicization announced 7/20/15. Alford was the leader of the school's Boy Scout troop. In 9/03 he pled no contest to the criminal charges. Rev. From France. Accused in 2002 of abusing a boy in 1987 at St. Joseph's Home for Boys in St Louis, where Anderson was the chaplain. 30 68 and MARY ROE Nos. Permanently removed from ministry in 1984. Upcoming camps within the diocese? Authenrieth admitted abuse; never prosecuted. Multiple allegations. Died by suicide 7/3/11 at rectory of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, where he lived, after being confronted with abuse allegations. Sentenced in 10/90 to 18 months probation and 45 days in a House of Corrections under a work-release program. The priest has the power to provide the sacraments to souls for their sanctification; Instrument The priest is an instrument of God with a sacramental character enabling him to confer the sacraments; Vocation A calling to the priesthood is supernatural and personal. Included in the PA Grand Jury report 8/14/19. Several lawsuits. Area assignment: St. Patricks, Pana 1969-70. Died 7/5/08. Reverend John Short in addition to Pastor of St. Bernard, Redfield; All Saints, Mellette; to Pastor of St. Ann, Miller; St. Liborius, Polo; St. Mary, Highmore; and St. Thomas the Apostle, Faulkton. Sentenced to five years. CA suit 2003. 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. Diocese then resumed its investigation; Arceneaux remained on leave. And when someone like (Cynthia) Yesko makes a report of something that happened 35 or more years ago, its too late to prosecute, if theyre still alive. Severely beaten in 1986 or 1987, possibly one or more of these guests. I gave 3 talks about forming vocation-producing parishes. Robert Eagear, ordained 1928, died 1984. Included on the St. Joseph Province Capuchins' list of those with substantiated allegations against them. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19 (spelled Alamaguer). Accused in a 1993 letter to Bishop Gettelfinger of sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy in 1976; Allen admitted the abuse in 1994, was sent for treatment, then returned to ministry. Bishop met with the accuser. 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. Sent to New Mexico for treatment. It notes an incident in 1996 while assigned to St. Mary Immaculate in St. Maries, reported the same year. Reverend Doug Binsfeld from Pastor of Christ the King, Webster and Immaculate Conception, Waubay to Parochial Vicar of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Sisseton; St. Peter, Sisseton; St. John de Britto, Britton; St. John the Baptist, Rosholt; St. Joseph, Grenville; Sacred Heart, Eden; Christ the King, Webster; and Immaculate Conception, Waubay.

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