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Defrocked Catholic priest Richard Lavigne in deathbed tapes: ‘I assume I’m going to heaven’ (audio)

Defrocked Catholic priest Lavigne Title: Defrocked Catholic priest Richard Lavigne in deathbed tapes: ‘I assume I’m going to heaven’ (audio) Author: Stephanie Barry Publisher: MassLive.com Date: 11JUL2021 Until his last breath, defrocked Roman Catholic priest Richard R. Lavigne — prolific child molester, alleged murderer and catalyst for many lifetimes of ruin — remained convinced he

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Vicar general of Springfield diocese won’t accept reappointment, says he was ‘unfairly’ portrayed in Weldon report

Vicar General Weldon Report Title: Vicar general of Springfield diocese won’t accept reappointment, says he was ‘unfairly’ portrayed in Weldon report Author: Anne-Gerard Flynn Publisher: MassLive Media Date: 03AUG2020 Fallout continues in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield as the diocesan vicar general, the Rev. Monsignor Christopher Connelly, will not seek reappointment, saying he was

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Allegation of clergy sexual abuse cover-up filed against Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski

Bishop Rozanski Abuse CoverUp Title: Allegation of clergy sexual abuse cover-up filed against Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski Author: Anne-Gerard Flynn, Publisher: MassLive Date: 14JUL2020 SPRINGFIELD — Olan Horne, a long-time advocate for clergy sexual abuse victims, has filed an allegation that Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski engaged in a cover-up with the Catholic Bishops Abuse

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Rancor on Springfield Diocesan Review Board leads to resignations, lapse in faith

Springfield Diocesan Review Board Title: Rancor on Springfield Diocesan Review Board leads to resignations, lapse in faith Author: Stephanie Barry Publisher: MassLive Date: 11JUL2020 SPRINGFIELD — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield’s volunteer Diocesan Review Board has begun bleeding members in the wake of the so-called Weldon Report, with one intending to abandon the church

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Diocesan clergy abuse Review Board Chairman John Hale resigns, quits Catholic church following Bishop Weldon report

Bishop Weldon Hale Resigns Title: Diocesan clergy abuse Review Board Chairman John Hale resigns, quits Catholic church following Bishop Weldon report Author: Stephanie Barry Publisher: MassLive Media Date: 10JUL2020 SPRINGFIELD — The chairman of the Springfield Catholic Diocese’s volunteer Review Board resigned in the wake of the release of a report finding late Bishop Christopher Weldon

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Advocate for victims of clergy abuse calls for Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski to resign

Resign Bishop Mitchell Rozanski Title: Advocate for victims of clergy abuse calls for Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski to resign Author: Ron Chimelis Publisher: MassLive Media Date: 26JUN2020 SPRINGFIELD — The press conference consisted of a single person, but Robert Hoatson said he spoke for thousands of victims who have come forward with allegations of sexual

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Abuse allegations against former Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon ‘unequivocally credible,’ investigation finds

Bishop Weldon Abuse credible Title: Abuse allegations against former Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon ‘unequivocally credible,’ investigation finds Author: Anne-Gerard Flynn Publisher: MassLive Date: 24JUN2020 SPRINGFIELD — A retired superior court judge’s review of sexual abuse allegations against former Bishop Christopher J. Weldon, who led the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield for more than 25 years, found

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