With the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield’s settlement announcement, a powerful institution that deals in absolution finally accepted a real measure of accountability to a Chicopee man who ...

In a federal lawsuit filed by 11 individuals, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau and its Bishop Edward Rice in his official capacity are accused of enabling and concealing sexual ...

McDonnell, a native New Yorker, took over the Diocese of Springfield in 2004 on short notice. Bishop Thomas L. Dupre resigned ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Diocese of Springfield has announced the appointment of Wilbraham resident Christine Peyman as its new assistant director of development. City Council President Salem ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Catholic Diocese of Springfield is backing up its commitment to transparency regarding clergy abuse with an announcement planned for Wednesday morning. Bishop of ...

SPRINGFIELD — A list of “credibly accused” clergy catalogued by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield continues to grow, as another late priest’s name was added following allegations of sexual ...

SPRINGFIELD — The Diocese of Springfield will expand its list of clergy and staff credibly accused of sexual abuse, its bishop said in a Monday letter. Those accused posthumously, as well as religious ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield has filed a motion to delay at least five clergy sexual abuse suits, claiming the insurance company providing coverage in alleged sex ...

The Diocese of Springfield has launched a process to help determine which churches should close given demographic shifts and the shortage of priests. But, according to the Boston Globe, diocesan ...

He says he was abused by a Catholic priest growing up in Springfield in the late 1960s and early 70s, abuse that has caused him 30 years of "guilt and shame," made him feel abandoned by the religion ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — 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.