Columnist: Anne-Gerard Flynn

Allegation of Sexual Abuse Cover-up Filed Against Bishop Mitchell Rozanski

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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 Reporting Service. Horne said his complaint is not solely based on a recent investigation by retired Judge John Velis that determined how the Springfield Diocese handled … Read more

Abuse Allegations Against Bishop Christopher Weldon Found ‘Unequivocally Credible’

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The only question that remains is will those who failed to report the abuse be held accountable? 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 the accusations to be “unequivocally credible.” Meanwhile, mandatory … Read more