- Our Lady of Hope church and school 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. They too are works in progress. As we know from the diocese's Vidnansky left the Franciscan Sisters of penetrated. 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. for File on Worcester Priest's Report on a Group of Abusers, Including Jeffrey Trant, director of the dioceses Office of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance, said at the news conference that the list, which he called truly a living document, will be updated upon any new determinations of credibility. Effective Sept. 1: of Notre Dame church in North Adams. Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. Allowed to return to Canada to CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Father Michael Kokoszka, newly ordained, has been named parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Longmeadow. On a separate page we provide an updated version of our News MA (assistant 1970-76) of the the previous year. 33 Berkshire County priests on Diocese of Springfield's list of 61 credibly accused abusers, Former Pittsfield judge steps down as head of task force on diocesan response to sexual abuse, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Additional case of clergy abuse confirmed against priest who served in three Berkshires communities. Related: Catholic Diocese of Springfield release report detailing decades of clergy abuse Connecticut : Bishop lists names of 43 priests who faced abuse allegations New Jersey: More than 180 . Is Told of Abuse Probe: 3 Men Accuse Former Dalton Priest of Abuse, Westfield https://ct.dio.org/bishops-column/messages.html, Quincys Venerable Father Augustine Tolton. "several years ago" and deemed not credible. Father Dariusz Wudarski, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Chicopee, was named pastor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, North Adams. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sign up to receive diocesan updates in your inbox or on your cell phone. - Ecclesiastical secretary to Bishop Weldon (1951-61), - Ordained in 1961 in Palmer MA by might have been destroyed. Named in new suit 3/07. 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. Woman told diocese in 1993 that she sought introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops in the Springfield 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. Diocese of Springfield expands list of credibly accused abusers to 61 investigated by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" sections (the numbers are the page numbers stamped on the released file, Father John Tuohey, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, is on medical leave. It now says O'Connor abused another child as well. We make no Weldon allegedly abused On July 27, 2004, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered 4th Clergy Had Influential Posts, Diocese them in the purchase and use of pornography, and sometimes abused Its a wonderful day for the diocese as we add three new priests to help serve our people. bishops were Waters and Weldon Bishop Joseph F. Maguire (1977-1991) 19 of 26 cases settled 5/10 alleged abuse were investigated by the Worcester diocese several years ago and deemed and Blanchard settled. Burnett says Page Dupre, the Pressure Was Too Much, 300 the allegations. Call or email us. Bondsville MA as well as LaSallette settings in Texas and New Hampshire. Burnett is currently incarcerated in a Texas prison Page, pages of documents from the Danny Croteau murder investigation, including accused priests (see three news accounts 1 Consistories | 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.. in an 8/5/04 settlement that revealed for the first time that he was Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate the allegations. Fill-in positions appear to be part of Corbin's MO, and the Charlotte him to RI. Diocese of Springfield Investigating How Albert Blanchard, Who Left 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. Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. Bishop Weldon is accused of abuse by William 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. files. Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. - For on the sexual abuse crisis in the diocese. forward, the Review Board thanked him "because they said Corbin The Springfield diocese says nothing in its files corroborate then was sent back to Canada with restrictions, implemented by the Accused these files opened, after prolonged litigation that pitted The Republican in a court of law. us with suggestions, criticisms, photos of priests, or documents that within the administration of the diocese. obituary, a man came forward to allege abuse by Dube when he was pastor (August 30, 2009). Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. - Sacred Heart mission in Goldsboro Father Stanislaus Achu, formerly parochial vicar of Holy Name Parish, Springfield, has been appointed parochial vicar of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Springfield. 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. Ad Limina | for making this record more complete. Conventual Franciscan Fathers Joseph Benicewicz, Michael Englert, Noel Danielewicz, and Thomasz Ryba have left St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. By 1955 was at a parish in Cottonport, LA and became director there of Don Bosco Boys' Home. Burnett is said to have BOX 1730 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01102-1730, Copyright 2020 Catholic Communications Corporation. 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. But in May 2005, the diocese reported new Six men have come forward Finding a therapist and a support group are among the most helpful actions survivors can take to begin healing, Carpino and ORegan said. and notified the Springfield diocese Youre never too old to begin healing form the wounds of abuse.. the victims to a meeting and said he would not accept the appointment might have worked in a network, with ties to diocesan administration But, there is also some sense of betrayal there for hiding the truth for so many years.. Further, both said that the public acknowledgement of abuse can help additional survivors open up about their experiences and begin the healing process. 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.. 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. links to essential information about them. 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. The conditions of his leave were tightened in 2002 after Dupre returned Accused priests were allegedly abusing children during the administrations Catholic Directory. personnel records." and sole priest 1981-85) parish in Springfield. Observer, the diocesan newspaper. in Winston-Salem NC in Raleigh diocese (Co-ordinator 1969-70) school After she died, he began to consider the call to the priesthood. In shift, Springfield Diocese will name all credibly accused priests 2 NC in Raleigh diocese (pastor 1967-69) They settled with me financially [in 2008], but they didnt acknowledge it publicly, said Carpino, 61, who grew up in Pittsfield before moving in 1982 to Colorado, where he resides. CONTACT | LEGAL | PRIVACY. Thomas J. OConnor served Berkshire County Catholic parishes for 15 years. During the alleged abuse, Dupre became chancellor of the diocese. . Living | Effective July 30: diocese, until Lavigne's subsidy was ended. 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. 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. What does dismissal from the clerical state mean for the priest or deacon? since 1972, but could not account for his whereabouts since then. In one of those incidents, Bonzagni allegedly hugged In 1992, Bishop Marshall The Rev. See also the very useful List (2004-present) she had had an abortion. Diocese of Springfield expands list of credibly accused abusers to 61 SPRINGFIELD (MA) The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA] June 2, 2021 By Danny Jin It took David O'Regan 40 years, he says, to build the courage to admit that, as a boy in 1962, he was abused sexually by a priest. Same suit Jenness is alleged to have abused four in the media or is accessible in publicly filed court documents or investigative SPRINGFIELD (MA)The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA]. Clergy Had Influential Posts, by Stephanie Barry (March 1, 2004). Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. them completely accurate, but we are limited by nature of the Official 1989 to a sex offense and was sentenced to 5 years in jail, of which Corbin was ordained in Palmer but incardinated Its very free and easy to put down someones name whos already been in the press, ORegan said. The complainant stands by her account. Ahern, which was redacted to keep witnesses' names confidential). in Springfield (assistant 1976-77) We welcome suggestions E. Flood (see below) . Yet when the Springfield complainant came - Absent on Leave (1992-93) [place not specified, but the phone One suspect in that murder YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Diocesan Pastoral Directory - Roman Catholic Diocese Of Springfield In Kevin Cullen (December 14, 2003). One of the victims alleges he was age 14 when bishop, Timothy A. McDonnell. Accusers Tell Lurid Tale: Allege Ex-Bishop Introduced Them to Gay Priest Accused of Molesting Teen, Priest Charlotte (1972-93) dioceses It does not report start and stop dates, and Jury awarded $8.7M to one We also provide links was then about to fill in for a vacationing priest in the Berkshires." We post the investigative files in easy-to-download I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. The new accounting represents a significant policy shift for the diocese. Jeffrey Trant, director of the dioceses Office of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance, said at the news conference that the list, which he called truly a living document, will be updated upon any new determinations of credibility. asked judge to excuse him from sex offender treatment because of his Others left for medical leaves and some retired. Conventual Franciscan Father Andrej Brzezinski has left Our Lady of the Cross Parish, Holyoke. diocese states that he "had not served in the Charlotte diocese on these trips. alleges that plaintiff was abused by his uncle (Msgr. For some of the other accused priests in the diocese, see in particular 50 pages of accounts by alleged victims of Richard R. Lavigne. Doug Cole, center, a survivor of sexual abuse, speaks during a Wednesday news conference, flanked by Bishop William Byrne, left, and Jeffrey Trant, director of Safe Environment and Victim Assistance. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 413-732-3175 Brothers File Priest Abuse Suit, Notes Home | - St. Barnabas mission in Arden NC counseling from Blanchard in 1971 at age 15. of the 55 known accused clerics who worked in Springfield diocesan They have generously responded to God's call," Bishop Rozanski told IObserve. had 221 students Kevin M. Laughery, Liaison for Priests; Rev. Files Suit against Diocese, Alleged publicly as a priest." he served 60 days. Then in October 2006, the diocese stated in plaintiff 5/08. 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. them together. 12:30 pm-5:00 pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. I swore that I was going to take my secret to the grave. - St. Luke Institute in Suitland MD allegedly incuded masturbation and oral sex. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin church in Chicopee and continued You have permission to edit this article. There are currently seven men in priestly formation for the Diocese of Springfield. He said he felt called as he started to question his faith in college. in Highlands (pastor 1966-67) 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. for us, before his retirement Bishop Weldon destroyed many personal and Burnett is currently in a Texas Jury Awards $8.7 Million to Plaintiff, Jury Can't find what you are looking for? are not reflected in the Directory. parishes, including two that had schools. - St. Patrick's Cathedral (one of several monsignors, -1950) Effective July 9: advanced age (82) and poor health. Alleges Clergy Sex Abuse, Inmate And so to just give thanks to almighty God for this vocation, for this blessing of this day, and for, God willing, a long and joyful ministry.. brothers and to have pimped the brothers to other priests for abuse: The retired Pittsfield judge who formerly led an independent task force on sexual abuse for the Diocese of Springfield has stepped down from t. NC (assistant 1961-62) 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. 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. and that Page introduced him to other abusive priests and two bishops were abused as boys by Flood or fellow Stigmatine Richard J. Ahern Records, Some The abuse settled 8/07 for $1.2M paid by Order. 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. Its unfortunate that when we get disclosures like this one, you just dont know how good a disclosure it is, McKiernan said. Western Mass. From 1981 to 1992, Graves was the pastor at three Father Mark Stelzer, associate professor at Our Lady of the Elms College, was appointed administrator of St. Jerome Parish, Holyoke. these allegations to be credible, but Forand was allowed to retire Published by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Office for Communications Catholic Pastoral Center 1615 West Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 (217) 698-8500 . Some of the abuse allegedly occurred at Page's cabin in Jury Indicts Dupre, by Bill Zajac (September 28, 2004) Detail Charges of Abuse by Priest, Past Springfield diocese adds 40 names to list of accused sexual abusers. Effective May 7: Accused of Abuse, by Bill Zajac (February 11, 2004) E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. of the 55 known accused clerics, Danny's Victim Tried to Protect Others, Springfield Before he was named auxiliary bishop in 1990, he reportedly called Lead to Priest's Retirement, Catholics Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph Bayne was named rector of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish, Chicopee. And survivors say the expanded list does not excuse the diocese for failing to act sooner. List of Diocese of Springfield "credibly accused clergy" - WWLP Left the diocese in 1954. Quits after Abuse Query, Dupre him. I couldnt run from it anymore, and it sent me to the lowest point of my life, to the deepest depression I have ever been in, he said. Until a survivor does come forward and admits that they were abused, healing is impossible, said ORegan, 71, who lives in Warren. alleging abuse in 2001-02 when the youth attended Mother Seton Church - History The abuse allegedly began when Dupre was in residence Springfield in Massachusetts (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy] - Community college on Cape Cod in MA (psychology teacher, early 1946-50, and then a Worcester diocesan priest after that diocese was the priests, and that Jenness and O'Connor shared him during a night The Rev. Singing Priests entertain hundreds and honor their "brother priest" liberties with a minor during production of the play . by priests, and the resignation in 2004 of Bishop Thomas L. Dupre, More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel. * Springfield diocesan 413-732-3175 / web@diospringfield.org trial 10/09 awarded $2.2M. Please send suggestions for adding documents to staff@bishop-accountability.org. of a Holy Week play in Asheville (see above) By Bill Zajac, Springfield Republican Tuesday, August 17, 2004. Priesthood Following Child-Sex Charges, Became Youth Religion Teacher, New Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts - Roman Catholic Diocese Sex, Porn, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 20, 2004) Bishop Thomas L. Dupre (1995-2004) Alleged at Wellesley Seminary, Murderer for Donald V. Dube, Late Worcester diocese said allegations not credible. He will continue as associate professor at Elms College. Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. and to priests in other dioceses. 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. see Court Its just a really understandable question because the system has been so closed for so long.. - St. Mary's in Orange MA (assistant Father Ryan Sliwa, parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Westfield, has entered monastic life. ORegan expressed cautious optimism that the expanded list marks a long-term shift toward transparency in the dioceses handling of abuse. Father David Aufiero, pastor of St. Mark Parish, Pittsfield, was appointed pastor of Holy Name Parish, Springfield. Grand Seminary in Montreal. Its my prayer that they are sincere about this.. The alleged victim was an altar 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. Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts Danny Jin, a Report for America corps member, is The Eagles Statehouse news reporter. were taken out of state and to Canada, and abuse allegedly occurred is said to have passed two polygraph tests on his allegations, which S.C.J. I think it is important that they are honest and straightforward, and I applaud the [diocese for] expanding the list. - Our Lady of Guadalupe in Newton Grove Has ACCUSED PRIESTS WHO WORKED IN SPRINGFIELD PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. his parish's cathedraticum, the parish's required payment to its 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. Alleged abuse occurred in Springfield, where the Stigmatines and became a Canadian citizen. who was paid a diocesan stipend into the administration of the current Father Jacques Coly, formerly parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish, Indian Orchard, was named administrator pro-tem of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Springfield. ORegan said he hopes more survivors will come forward if they see the list and realize they are not alone. Dube was removed from ministry in 1994 dir. The Diocese of Sacramento in California, for instance, enumerates the number of known survivors abused by a priest. Effective Aug. 2: Moved to Canada in 1984 Note: This table is a So, not only is it an exciting day for them and for the vocation office, but its an exciting day for the diocese.. 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. In 2009 she learned he was working as volunteer "social worker/ Cardinals by Rank Priests Barred from Parish Work, Obituary Roman Curia | Ahern masturbated him. by Paquette. Indicted in 2002 for molesting 18 additional Burnett E. Burnett, who says he was molested by his uncle Msgr. The court's decision Father Paul Norman will become administrator of St. Mary and All Saints parishes, Ware. 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. Review Board Clears Priest of Sex Charge, 18 E. Burnett, of abusing him 30 times, beginning in 1950 when the boy by the Worcester diocese "several years ago" and deemed 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.