Springfield Diocese expands list of those ‘credibly accused’ of sexually abuse
Bishop William D. Byrne GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 6/2/2021 11:44:58 AM
SPRINGFIELD The Catholic church in western Massachusetts has released an expanded list of church officials and employees who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield comprising 79 parishes and seven missions across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties released its updated list of credible allegations on Wednesday. At a press conference, Bishop William Byrne noted that the list now contains 61 names, an increase from the 21 previously included on the list. Byrne said the list is part of his commitment to transparency and healing.
Forty new names have been added in addition to 21 names already on the diocese s website
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield on Wednesday added 40 names to its list of church employees who have been credibly accused of sexual misconduct involving a child.
The new names are in addition to 21 names already on the diocese’s website. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
The names were added based on an expanded definition of what constitutes a credible allegation as determined by the Diocesan Review Board, Bishop William Byrne said at a news conference.
The list of credibly accused sexual abusers in the Springfield Diocese has grown. Bishop William Byrne, who took over the diocese last year, announced the
SPRINGFIELD The Catholic church in western Massachusetts has announced that it will release an expanded list of those credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor while serving the church.In a letter to parishioners, Bishop William Byrne said the.