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	History & Procedures for Handling of Misconduct Allegations; Listing of Priests and Deacons with Credible Allegations By Elysia Rodriguez Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield September 2, 2011 http://www.diospringfield.org/communications/publicaffairs.html The first review board was created on Dec. 5, 1992 by the late Bishop John Marshall. It was called the Misconduct Commission and consisted of nine members (one Religious Sister and eight lay persons) some of whom were by virtue of their secular careers mandated reporters. The start of the commission coincided with the creation of a toll free 800 phone number (800 842-9055) for complaints to be filed. Clear procedures and policies were likewise put forward for the diocesan community. The commission was charged with reviewing all allegations of inappropriate conduct by priests, deacons, religious and lay employees in the diocese. ... The following is a listing of all living diocesan priests/former diocesan priests who have had a credible allegation made against them while they were still living. Albert Blanchard – Had already been voluntarily laicized when Misconduct Commission found allegation to be credible. Fr. Michael Devlin – Canonical Trial ordered – in process Fr. David Farland – Administrative process found in support of the allegation – life of prayer and penance Fr. Clarence Forand (deceased) – Had been placed under "prayer & penance" conditions Alfred Graves – laicized Edward Kennedy – laicized Fr. John Koonz - Administrative process - outcome pending Vatican approval Fr. Francis Lavelle – Administrative process - outcome pending Vatican approval Richard Lavigne - laicized Deacon James Martone – Faculties to function as a deacon removed Richard Meehan – laicized John R. Russell – Allegation from 1969 only reported after he joined Episcopal Church – they were subsequently notified. Fr. Charles Joseph Sgueglia (deceased) - Had been placed under "prayer & penance" conditions Fr. Charles Sullivan - Administrative process found in support of the allegation – life of prayer and penance Fr. Ronald Wamsher – Canonical Trial ordered – in process
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