Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children in Springfield, Worcester, Fall River dioceses: report

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How it spread - 11 original reports, 2 reprints

1. Wed, 30 September 2026

   10 reports
   • wgbh.org14:48first to report
     Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children in Springfield, Worcester, Fall River dioceses: report

     The report from Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office stops short of issuing any indictments.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)17:09
     Više od 270 svećenika u SAD-u zlostavljalo gotovo 1000 djece

     IZVJEŠĆE tužiteljice u Massachusettsu otkrilo je da je više od 270 svećenika desetljećima zlostavljalo gotovo 1000 djece, a Crkva je propustila zaštititi žrtve kako bi sačuvala svoj ugled.

   • Axios17:48
     944 children abused by Catholic clergy, Mass. AG says — but no new charges

     The Massachusetts attorney general released a report Wednesday documenting more than 270 Catholic clerics accused of sexually abusing 944 children across three dioceses — but the investigation will result in no new indictments. Why it matters: The dioceses created an illusion of safety while church leaders repeatedly exploited loopholes to protect the institution's reputation, systematically concealing staggering levels of abuse. What they're saying: "We deeply understand that behind every...

   • 24sata (Croatia)18:52
     Stravični podaci iz SAD-a: 270 svećenika seksualno zlostavljalo gotovo 1000 djece

     Istražno izvješće otkriva da su biskupije Massachusettsa desetljećima skrivale zlostavljanje djece od strane svećenika, dok su žrtve ostale bez pravde i podrške.

   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)19:12
     Novo izvješće razotkrilo nezamisliva zvjerstva u Crkvi: ‘Gotovo 300 svećenika zlostavljalo je djecu, njih tisuću…’

     Istragom je utvrđeno da su biskupije godinama znale što se događa u saveznoj državi Massachusetts

   • N1 Info (Croatia)19:15
     Više od 270 svećenika u Massachusettsu desetljećima je zlostavljalo djecu

     Više od 270 katoličkih svećenika seksualno je zlostavljalo gotovo 1000 djece u trima biskupijama Massachusettsa kroz desetljeća, navodi se u istražnom

     2 reprints

     • tportal (Croatia)30 Sept, 18:58their copy
     • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)30 Sept, 19:14their copy
   • The Guardian World19:53
     Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children over decades, report finds

     No new indictments from eight-year investigation as state attorney general says church knew about abuse More than 270 Catholic clerics sexually abused nearly 1,000 children across three Massachusetts dioceses over several decades, according to a report released by the state’s attorney general’s office on Wednesday. The eight-year-long investigation did not result in new indictments, the office said, claiming that some conduct identified was not a crime under Massachusetts law at the time it...

   • Google News - Top Stories20:02
     Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children over decades, report finds

     Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children over decades, report finds The Guardian Hundreds of Catholic Clerics Abused Children in Massachusetts, Report Says The New York Times Mass. AG reveals sweeping clergy abuse in Worcester, Fall River, Springfield; calls for new laws MassLive.com Mass. AG report names Worcester diocese as survivors blast priest names being withheld wcvb.com Secrecy and denial: How priest abuse was hidden from public The Boston Globe

   • iDNES (Czechia)21:10
     Přes 270 kněží zneužilo v Massachusetts za několik desetiletí více než tisícovku dětí

     Více než 270 katolických kněží v americkém státě Massachusetts za několik desetiletí sexuálně zneužilo přes tisíc dětí ve třech diecézích. Vyšetřovací zpráva přinesla to, co generální prokurátorka státu Massachusetts Andrea Joy Campbellová označila za první úplný veřejný přehled případů zneužívání a selhání institucí v katolických diecézích Fall River, Springfield a Worcester.

   • Google News - Top Stories23:23
     Hundreds of Catholic Clerics Abused Children in Massachusetts, Report Says

     Hundreds of Catholic Clerics Abused Children in Massachusetts, Report Says The New York Times Andrea Campbell shares she, too, is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse after releasing clergy report The Boston Globe Massachusetts releases first-ever clergy sex abuse investigation for Worcester, Fall River and Springfield WBUR Report alleges child sexual abuse in Catholic Dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, Worcester WPRI.com Massachusetts AG report finds 900 new sexual assault cases in 3...

2. Thu, 1 October 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories03:25
     944 children abused by Catholic clergy, Mass. AG says — but no new charges

     944 children abused by Catholic clergy, Mass. AG says — but no new charges Axios Hundreds of Catholic Clerics Abused Children in Massachusetts, Report Says The New York Times With clergy sex abuse report, AG puts ball in lawmakers’ court The Boston Globe Report says Worcester Diocese shelved investigations, misled public, shredded notes Worcester Telegram Report alleges child sexual abuse in Catholic Dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, Worcester WPRI.com