Fr. Joseph Roy Jenness
Four brothers filed a civil suit in 12/2003 alleging abuse by Jenness and four other priests 1967-1983. One of the brothers says he was abused by Jenness and three of the other four priests; Jenness allegedly would share him with the other priests at a camp. Separate suit filed in 8/2003. One person settled claims against Jenness as part of a 2004 $7.5M settlement reached between 45 claimants and the Diocese. Also named in a 12/2004 civil suit. Died 8/23/1988. Three claims settled in 11/2008 as part of a $4.5M settlement. Added to the diocese’s list in 6/2021.
- North Adams Transcript Obituary 08.25.88
- The Republican 12.13.03
- The Republican 08.03.04
- The Republican 08.17.04
- The Republican 12.30.04
- iobserve 01.07.05
- The Republican 12.02.06
- The Republican 07.30.08
- The Republican 12.02.08
- Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.03.08
- Diocese of Springfield List updated 06.02.21
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