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	MA Diocese urged to settle claims (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		WORCESTER—; Boston lawyer Carmen L. Durso yesterday called on the Diocese of Worcester to bypass the court system and enter into direct negotiations to settle the pending lawsuits alleging clergy sexual abuse.
		Durso said the diocese at one time would waive the charitable immunity cap, which is $20,000, and give a victim more money if he or she was willing to sign a confidentially agreement and remain silent about the abuse.
		Dick is a victim support advocate for Worcester Diocese Voice of the Faithful, a group of Catholics that formed throughout the United States in the wake of the clergy abuse scandal in the Catholic Church.
	www.snapnetwork.org /news/massachusetts/worcester/diocese_urged_settle_claims.htm (755 words)

	Diocese of London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Diocese of London forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England.
		The Diocese of London covers 177 square miles (458 kmÂ²), and 17 London boroughs, covering Greater London north of the River Thames.
		The diocese is divided into five episcopal areas each of which (except the central one) is the particular responsibility of one the diocese's suffragan bishops.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diocese_of_London (243 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Ancient Diocese of Worcester
		The history of the diocese was singularly uneventful, and it was specially fortunate in the fact that it never was long vacant, as so many other sees frequently were.
		Probably the Worcester nave is among the earliest instances of English Gothic, dating from the later part of the twelfth century.
		The diocese included the County of Worcester and part of Warwickshire, and being of no very great extent only one archdeaconry was necessary, under which all the parishes, 241 in number, were included.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/15703a.htm (517 words)

	Worcester Diocese Before Texas Court
		The Diocese of Worcester and Auxiliary Bishop George E. Rueger have been named as defendants in a civil lawsuitfiled in Texas by two men who allege they were sexually abused as teenagers by the Rev. Thomas H. Teczar after the Catholic priest relocated from Worcester to the Fort Worth area in 1988.
		Teczar, who now lives in Dudley, was ordained in the Worcester diocese in 1967 and was placed on leave by Bishop Timothy J. Harrington in 1986.
		The suit alleges that as far back as his days as a seminary student, Rev. Teczar "exhibited well documented sexual proclivities towards adolescent boys which made him unsuitable to serve as a minister" and that his "troubled," 20-year career in the Worcester diocese was "marked by complaints against him for sexual misconduct," transfers and treatment.
	worcestervoice.com /Rueguer/worcester_diocese_before_texas_court.htm (1338 words)

	TheIowaChannel.com - News - Man Says Diocese Could Have Prevented Abuse
		NewsCenter 5's Kelley Tuthill reports that a man who said he was abused as a teenager by a priest, claimed that the Worcester Diocese knew of Father Thomas Teczar's behavior before the man was even ordained.
		Lewcon said letters prove that the Diocese of Worcester knew Teczar had a problem as early as 1967, five years before his alleged abuse.
		Worcester Diocese spokesman Ray Delisle was unable to talk Wednesday, but he said that the diocese is waiting for a written request from the district attorney before deciding what information to turn over.
	www.theiowachannel.com /News/1234366/detail.html (585 words)

	United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
		At the time of the audit, the Diocese was in the final stages of preparing a code of conduct for priests and deacons for the approval of the bishop.
		The Diocese has a communications policy that reflects the bishop’s pledge to be open and transparent on issues regarding the sexual abuse of children.
		The Diocese was in the final stages of preparation of standards of conduct for priests and deacons, as well as diocesan employees, volunteers, and any other church personnel in positions of trust who have regular contact with children and young people.
	www.nccbuscc.org /ocyp/audit2003/worcesterma.htm (691 words)

	Pilot Stories -3/12/2004 - Bishop McManus to head Worcester diocese
		WORCESTER — On March 9, an announcement was made in Rome that Pope John Paul II had appointed Bishop Robert J. McManus, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Providence, the fifth bishop of Worcester.
		The bishop, who is a non-voting member of the Providence diocese’s child protection board, said he was not familiar with the clergy abuse situation in the Diocese of Worcester.
		He noted that the Worcester diocese received two commendations in the national audit released in January by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
	www.rcab.org /Pilot/2004/ps040312/Bishop_McManus.html (533 words)

	Worcester Wall of Shame (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Houle sued the Worcester diocese, alleging they were assaulted by Rev. Frobas when they were boys and members of St. Rose of Lima parish.
		John Bagley -- The former chancellor for the Catholic Diocese of Worcester and a former official at the Vatican, was removed from his pastorship at St. Mary's parish in North Grafton on February 20 because of an allegation involving sexual misconduct with a minor.
		The report was made to Worcester Diocese bishop Timothy Harrington, who assured the boy's mother and therapist at the time that Rev. Messier would no longer have contact with young boys.
	www.snapnetwork.org /news/massachusetts/worcester/worc_wall_shame.htm (2662 words)

	Report On Clergy Cases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Archdiocese of Boston and the Diocese of Worcester are distinct ecclesiastical jurisdictions with separate leadership personnel, management structures, and governing policies.
		For example, the Diocese of Worcester claims about half of the population of Worcester County as parishioners, operates 126 parishes and 3 missions, and supervises 166 active priests in the diocese and 62 active deacons in the diocese.
		Because of its significant role in communities throughout Worcester County, the Diocese of Worcester stands as a primary witness in this investigation.
	www.worcesterda.com /Clergy/report_on_clergy_cases.html (1730 words)

	Parker & Waichman
		The Worcester diocese said that since 1950, when the diocese was established, it has paid $764,833 to settle lawsuits involving sexual abuse of minors, and its insurance companies have paid $1,384,000.
		The Worcester diocese, which is contained within Worcester County, is home to about 350,000 Catholics, compared with about 2 million Catholics in the Archdiocese of Boston.
		Catholic dioceses are under pressure from a number of groups to fully disclose their past handling of sex abuse cases.
	www.yourlawyer.com /practice/printnews.htm?story_id=4184 (1056 words)

	Episcopal Spine Alert
		Rhe new leader of the Catholic Diocese of Worcester stunned gay rights supporters by writing in a church newsletter that Catholics, especially public officials, pushing to legalize same-sex marriage are "in cooperation with evil."'.
		Responding to Worcester City Clerk David Rushford's public statements that allowing gays and lesbians to marry is in line with church teachings on inclusivity, Worcester Bishop Robert McManus penned a "pastoral note of clarification'' published Friday.
		Worcester Diocese wants to make certain every priest, parishioner, and Catholic politician in the county understands precisely what it means to be a Catholic.
	episcopalspinealert.blogspot.com /2004_05_01_episcopalspinealert_archive.html (3365 words)

	Newsday.com: Suits Vs. Diocese Name Bishop Reilly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		WORCESTER -- The Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester has been named in more than 30 lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct by priests previously under his charge in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
		None of the suits suggest that Reilly himself was involved in any sexual misconduct during his tenure as chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, R.I., his 27 years as bishop of the Norwich and Worcester dioceses.
		Among court documents filed with the lawsuit is a letter Monsignor Thomas Bride of the Norwich diocese wrote to Reilly recommending that sexual abuse defendant the Rev. Richard T. Buongirno not be placed in a parish ministry.
	www.newsday.com /hc-bishop0318.artmar18.story (641 words)

	Diocese facing new abuse suit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		WORCESTER -- Richard Chesnis, of 90 Canterbury St., has filed a civil suit in Worcester Superior Court in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of his son during the 1980s by the Rev. John J. antyr of Waterbury, Conn.
		Reardon said, and the Worcester diocese took action 15 years ago when it removed Rev. Szantyr’s ability to function as a priest.
		Szantyr, 73, was never incardinated into the Catholic Diocese of Worcester, and was a member of the Marian Order of the Immaculate Conception.
	www.telegram.com /static/crisisinthechurch/011105.html (545 words)

	Diocese Defense
		In the early 90's while representing the Worcester Diocese in clergy abuse alleged civil litigation, Attorney Reardon was notorious for his hard hitting and dominating attitude towards plaintiffs.
		James G. Reardon, Jr has been actively representing the dioceses in cases of allegation of sexual abuse by priest from within the Worcester dioceses.
		Attorney Goulka has begun a recent campaign in her depositions in relations to allegations of sexual abuse by priest from the Worcester diocese of inquiring into question relating to association with clergy abuse victim support organizations.
	www.worcestervoice.com /diocese_defense.htm (1217 words)

	Worcester Anniversary
		It may have been the presence of the protesters, and the embarrassment they caused Bishop Reilly and the diocese on the occasion of a joyful celebration of their anniversaries, that spurred the cardinal to proclaim these messages.
		During its 50 years, the Diocese of Worcester has dealt with challenges and changes that have tested the Church and society, and it has remained faithful to its call, Bishop Reilly told about 1,200 people in the congregation.
		Speaking of his own silver jubilee as a bishop he said he was energized by the faith, love and goodness of the people of the Worcester Diocese when he came here in 1994.
	www.macathconf.org /worcester_anniversary.htm (1971 words)

	Saint Paul's Cathedral
		To a Protestant living on Main Street in Worcester in 1867, its construction was a threat to the value of his or her home.
		For Catholics throughout Worcester in 1950 it symbolized the birth of the newly created Diocese of Worcester and a new era of Catholicism in New England.
		At a meeting of the Catholics of Worcester, $7,100 in funds were raised for the construction of the new church.
	college.holycross.edu /organizations/struct/stpaul.html (1851 words)

	Boston Globe / Spotlight / Abuse in the Catholic Church / The victims
		Lawyers for the diocese subpoenaed leaders of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, known as SNAP, this month while defending the diocese against a civil lawsuit.
		He said the move by the diocese is particularly disturbing in light of promises made this summer at the national conference of bishops who gathered in Texas to plan reforms, and pledged to show more concern for victims.
		Because the case against Kelley is so strong, the information sought by the diocese is irrelevant, she said, and the subpoena seems designed to ''intimidate and harass'' rather than help build a case.
	www.boston.com /globe/spotlight/abuse/stories3/092202_group.htm (794 words)

	Worcester News
		Worcester police, acting on a tip, raided a three-decker in the lower Belmont Street neighborhood, arresting a Georgia man on weapons and child endangerment charges and seizing five handguns.
		Worcester, MA - TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the sixteen winners of the 2005 TD Banknorth Housing Grant Competition Program with $250,000 in grant funds to local housing...
		WORCESTER, Major orchestras from around the world, renowned chamber groups, colorful pageantry, a jazz legend and a rising star are some of the attractions on offer in Music Worcester's 2005-06 season that will...
	www.topix.net /city/worcester-ma (1223 words)

	Religious Lands Conservancy Project - Worcester Diocese
		The Diocese of Worcester and Catholic Charities owned an 80 acre parcel of land adjacent to the Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary.
		The conjunction of Bishop Reilly’s recognition of conservation as an important objective, an experienced and dedicated member of the Greater Worcester Land Trust taking a lead role in the process, and the city receiving grants to make the land purchase possible, resulted in a solution that preserved the land and benefited the community.
		The City of Worcester was able to purchase the 80-acre parcel for $700,000, made up of state and local funds, grants and private donations.
	home.comcast.net /~cryspr/html/religlandsstoriessworc.html (345 words)

	The Call - News - 10/05/2002 - Complaint against local priest under review
		MILLVILLE -- The Diocese of Worcester's Pastoral Care Committee has begun reviewing a complaint against a Millville priest accused of molesting a 14-year-old boy 18 years ago and will forward a recommendation to Bishop Daniel Patrick Reilly when that process is completed, a spokesman for the diocese said yesterday.
		The lawsuit also names as defendants the Diocese of Worcester and Raymond Tremblay, who was a religious education teacher at the Holy Name of Jesus parish.
		As for Gagnon, the diocese has made no administrative decision regarding his duties and he remains free to say Mass and carry on his other priestly responsibilities at the church.
	www.woonsocketcall.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=5606545&BRD=1712&PAG=461&dept_id=24361&rfi=6 (997 words)

	Anglican dioceses in England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Diocese of Worcester forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England.
		The diocese was founded in around 679 by St Theodore of Canterbury.
		In 2005 the diocese has 190 parishes with 281 churches and 163 stipendiary clergy.
	read-and-go.hopto.org /Anglican-dioceses-in-England (50 words)

	Militant Secularists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The goal of her web site is "to be a location where faithful Catholics in the Worcester area can collect truthful information" and cut through what she considers the diocese’s ongoing attempts to obfuscate and cover up the extent of clerical sex abuse.
		Thomas Kane and located in the Diocese of Worcester, although it operated under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Boston.
		Thomas Kane, a priest of the Worcester Diocese, was located in 2002 operating what was called a teacher training institute in Mexico.
	www.thewandererpress.com /a4-22-2004.htm (2492 words)

	Welcome to the Diocese of Worcester - England - Part of the worldwide Anglican Communion
		The Diocese of Worcester is one of 44 dioceses in the Church of England and part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
		As a diocese we are committed to mission.
		The diocese is not responsible for the content of any websites to which its own website is linked.
	www.cofe-worcester.org.uk (199 words)

	Worcester Diocese Voice of the Faithful (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Worcester Diocese VOTF is affiliated with the national office and makes its own the mission statement and purposes of VOTF available on its website.
		It is called diocesan because it welcomes Catholics who live within the diocese of Worcester and it devotes particular attention to questions of diocesan policy while supporting and assisting parish chapters of the VOTF within the Worcester diocese.
		These commentaries reflect the views of individual writers and not necessarily the views of the Worcester Diocese Voice of the Faithful.
	www.votfworcester.org (435 words)

	The Diocese of Worcester - The Cathedral
		Worcester Cathedral has been a place of prayer and worship since 680 AD.
		The Diocese of Worcester: Use these Quick Links for easy access to information...
		The Diocese of Worcester, The Old Palace, Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JE Telephone: 01905 20537
	www.cofe-worcester.org.uk /cathedral (277 words)

	Audrey Santo- Diocese of Worcester (CESNUR)
		In cooperation with the family, I have asked a team of esteemed medical and theological professionals to review the situation to determine its possible impact, negative or positive, on the family and the Catholic faithful.
		After a year of careful planning and evaluation, the commission has reported its preliminary findings to me. A summary of those findings is available to anyone who requests them, but I want to share some specific thoughts and concerns at this time as Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester.
		The most striking evidence of the presence of God in the Santo home is seen in the dedication of the family to Audrey.
	www.cesnur.org /testi/Worcester.htm (2100 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		McManus spent nearly 26 years in the Diocese of Providence as a priest and most recently as auxiliary bishop.
		The diocese will host a public reception for the new bishop on Sunday from 2 p.m.
		The Diocese of Worcester serves about 350,000 Catholics and encompasses all of Worcester County.
	www.officer.com /news/IBS/wjar/news-2206467.html (131 words)

	Diocese of Worcester Catholic Singles, Dating and Personals
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		I am a 27 year old, professional female and am new to the Worcester area.
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	www.catholicmatch.com /catholic-singles-worcester-diocese.html (958 words)

	Worcester Attorney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is really the biggest collection of the links and other information related to "worcester attorney".
		...in the Diocese of Worcester." A report release in January by Worcester District Attorney John Conte found 17 clerics in the Worcester diocese...
		Worcester Attorney, Attorney Yellow Page Listings for Worcester, New York...
	www.allwebdirectories.com /ww/li/worcester-attorney.html (207 words)

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