Included on the diocese's list in 1/21 of those with credible accusations of the sexual abuse of a minor(s). Included on the diocese's list 6/2/21 of credibly accused, for abuse of a minor alleged to have occurred in 1960. Included on the diocese's list of credibly accused in 6/19. Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 3/29/19. Diocese said suit was dismissed due to the statute of limitations; no settlement was paid. Rev. Died in 2016. Reverend Michael Kapperman from Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart and St. Mary, Aberdeen; Sacred Heart, Westport; and St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Aberdeen to Vocations Director, Propaedeutic Formation Director, and Chaplain of Bishop OGorman Junior High School. Died: 06/14/1978Diocese: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN. Arrested 5/03, charged with enticing a minor over the internet. Assigned to St. Anthony Seminary in El Paso in 1975. 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. In 7/04 Arko also lost his state license to perform massage therapy, based on the felony conviction for growing pot. Said he admitted this to police at the time, but was not arrested. Yesko said she never got a chance to meet with then-Bishop George Lucas, who left Springfield in 2009 to become the archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska. The Current; Diocesan Publications; Contact Us; Close; Give; Consecration; We are Christians. In 9/04 a man said he was abused by Atwater at age 12 in approximately 1969. Amy sent to St. Luke's Institute for treatment. Native of Italy. Clarence Forand at St. Anne's in Chicopee. 00:00:00 00:17:11. accounts, Investigative Named in a 10/18 suit against the Vatican. Reverend Thi Pham, SCJ in addition to his current assignment as Parochial Vicar of St. Benedict and Sacred Heart parishes, Yankton to Parochial Vicar of 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. Removed from active ministry in 1995. Continued to work in administrative positions "on special assignment" until 2002. Joint Statement from the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and the Diocese of Springfield in. The man said Adams touched his genitals over his clothes while driving on outings, and that the priest would do this to other boys, too. Worked in MO and WI. Began working in 1995 as a state-licensed professional counselor until ordered by the state to surrender his license in 7/03. They found him guilty of financial misconduct while he was the pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish in Wardsville. 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. Welcome to the official Facebook page for the Catholic Church of Southern Missouri, covering all 39. Subject of settlement(s). If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. In 2013 was known to be wanted for sexual abuse in Mexico and L.A. Cant find what you are looking for? Anderson was relieved of his duties in 1999. Name included on Boston's list of accused priests in 2002. SPRINGFIELD - The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has eight new priests, the largest class of newly-ordained priests since 1964. Given a life of prayer and penance. Neal Dee, ordained 1964, inactive 2002. In 2003 allegations arose of abuse of an 11-year-old boy 1975-76, while pastor at St. Alphonsus parish in East Los Angeles. On the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/19 (spelled Alamaguer). As I say every year, just because we refer to this week as holy, doesnt Never has a Lent been more important. BishopAccountability.org had listed another priest for the Springfield diocese, the Rev. Reverend Jeffrey Norfolk from Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of St. Joseph and Chaplain to the South Dakota State Penitentiary to Formator and Spiritual Director at St. John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul, MN. Diocesan and Religious Priests of the United States REPORTED TO THE PUBLISHERS FOR THIS ISSUE (Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Archabbots and Abbots are listed in previous section) ABBREVIATIONS A.A. Assumptionists B.C.S. Armstrong had already retired at the time the complaint was received. Reverend Jim Friedrich from Pastor of Assumption, Dante; St. John the Baptist, Wagner; and St. Paul, Marty to Parochial Vicar of St. Peter the Apostle, Platte; St. Ann, Geddes; St. Mark, Lake Andes; St. John the Baptist, Wagner; Assumption, Dante; SS Peter & Paul, Dimock; Sacred Heart, Parkston; St. Paul the Apostle, Armour; and St. Paul, Marty. Mediator The priest - an ordained mediator between God and man. Anderson died in 1981. He was reportedly removed from ministry in 1985. Prayer and Penance requested. Lay Teachers - 296. 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. Placed on leave in 1/90 when allegations surfaced of abuse of a boy in 1988; privileges suspended in 7/90 when charges filed. Armstrong died in 2012. Placed on leave 8/02 after a man reported he had been abused as a minor by Albeke in 1978 at St. Jude's in Monroe. 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. Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Accused in 2007 of abusing a girl, age 15 or 16, in the late 1970s, also involving alcohol. Accused in a lawsuit 11/19 of sexually abusing, along with Rev. Another man came forward in 2004 to allege abuse in 1988. Expelled by the Franciscans in the early 1970s prior to taking solemn vows; ordained for the priesthood in Cincinnati in 1977. Removed 7/16/13 without faculties after 7/15/13 allegation received of sexual abuse at Bishop Ready High School and/or St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Peter parishes in Columbus between 1976 and 1979. Per his obituary, he was director-principal of Salesian high schools in Sherbrooke, Quebec and Marrero, LA. As a newly ordained priest, Acebo confessed to Bishop Cummins in 1986 that he had molested a 16-year-old girl. In 9/03 he pled no contest to the criminal charges. Suit filed 5/23/16 claiming abuse of a fourth-grade boy at the Cathedral 1969-72. Named publicly as accused by the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans on its list 5/31/19. 10,347 people follow this. Another priest saw them "wrestling" and notified authorities. 1615 West Washington St. Reverend Timothy Smith from Pastor at Holy Cross Parish, Ipswich, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Leola, and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Roscoe to Graduate Studies in Canon Law through St. Paul University, Ottawa. "The Diocese of Springfield pledges continued efforts to bring healing to the victims and survivors of this evil.". Included on Attorney Garabedian's list 3/28/16 of accused clerics named in civil claims resulting in settlements or arbitration awards re alleged abuse of a boy while assigned to Bishop Ready High School, Columbus OH, 1975-80. Angelo denied the allegations. Alleged to have sexually abused several residents there. Ardolf worked in Winsted, New Ulm, North Mankato, Springfield, Canby, St. Leo, Sleepy Eye, and Nicollet. No criminal charges due to the statute of limitations. He denied the allegations. 31:33), Saint Pauls Epistle to the Romans (Rom. Accused in 2005 of abuse of a boy, ages 15-18 during 1973-1976. On archdiocese's list 4/26/19. Those who will be serving in new pastoral and specialized/chaplaincy ministry assignments: Reverend Timothy Cone from Parochial Vicar of St. Mary and Sacred Heart Parishes and St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Aberdeen to Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Leola, Holy Cross Parish, Ipswich, and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Roscoe. Report to police in 10/01 that Allgaier had viewed child pornography on his computer. 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. Sentenced 6/02 to one year in county jail, a 44-month suspended state prison term and five years felony probation. Simon and Jude, Gillespie, 1970. 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. Diocese said he was absolved of wrongdoing in 1995 and again in 2005. Father John Hurley, parochial vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke, will be assigned as an auditor at the diocesan Tribunal. Died: 05/20/1967Diocese: Diocese of Great Falls-Billings MT, Died: 06/28/2002Diocese: Diocese of Fairbanks AK, Died: 06/24/2001Diocese: Diocese of Gallup NM. 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 Reportedly in 5/19, one victim joined the suit against the Vatican. All fled the country (with support from Archdiocese) after suits filed. Named publicly as credibly accused by the diocese on its list 6/2/21. Alex when he was a student at the Junior Novitiate of The College of Santa Fe 1955-57. Placed on leave 11/01 after accused of abusing a 15-year-old boy on a Caribbean cruise in 11/00. Photo ArchStL, We believe that Jesus is Truly Present in the Most Holy Eucharist. On the San Antonio archdiocese's list 1/31/19. Basilian Salvatorian Fathers C.F.A . Thank you for holding each of these priests and deacons in prayer as they undergo these transitions in their ministry. Yunker was the longtime pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Church, which formerly stood at Eighth Street and Enos Avenue and served the Lithuanian community in Springfield. Trained at Juniorate in Las Vegas, NM and De La Salle Novitiate in Lafayette, LA. If you notice your parish group is missing, or information is listed incorrectly, please contact Sister M. Consolata at ccrews@dio.org. Supervisor of Paul Desilets just before Desilets was transferred to Canada after parents complained to Aubut. At least 9 men alleged abuse. Also accused of abusing in the Diocese of Orange where two suits were filed in 1/03. On the Las Cruces diocese's list with full name 11/8/2018. Died in 1987. miles across all 39 counties of the lower third of southern Missouri. Area assignments: St. Mary, Alexander, 1936-52; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield, 1953-57; Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Illiopolis, 1970-6. Would have young men and teenagers spend the night with him at his parish rectory. Rector of St. Frances de Sales in Purcellville 1984 until his removal in 1993,after an allegation of sexual abuse. Last year, another priest from the Springfield Diocese, the Rev. He sent Acebo for treatment and reassigned him. Died 9/27/89. Named in a civil suit which was included in $660M settlement with archdiocese in summer 2007. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Total Individuals: 148. Three other men filed suit in 7/05. Assigned to parishes and high schools. Reverend Richard Fox from Pastor of Immaculate Conception, Watertown to Pastor of St. Margaret, Kimball; St. James, Chamberlain; St. Peter, White Lake; St. John, Plankinton; and St. Mary, Stickney. We urge the U.S. On the Fall River diocese's list in 1/21. Report to the diocese in 1989 from a woman that Allen sexually abused her son in the 1970s. Police were investigating. The Diocese told the County D.A. Area assignments: Blessed Sacrament, Springfield 1948; Springfield Junior College 1949; Our Savior Church, Jacksonville, 1950-52; St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Springfield, 1955-56; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield, 1957-58; Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Alexander, 1967; St. Aloysius, Litchfield, 1970.