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By Laura HutchinsonUpdated: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Dozens of Western Massachusetts clergy sex abuse victims are now receiving counseling in an effort to move on.
However, not everyone is happy with the Diocese handling of financial implications. One man asked the 22News I-Team help with what he calls “a slow reimbursement process.”
“The Diocese and the victims advocate has just never been helpful,” said Easthampton’s Ray Drewnowski.
Drewnowski has harsh words for the Springfield Diocese. Not surprising. He’s one of dozens of western Massachusetts clergy sex abuse victims. The Diocese validated his claims and like most victims he required therapy. Therapy the church would pay for, or so he thought.
“What I realized was, they only really want to reimburse you for your co-payment with the insurance company. That your employer has you on,” Drewnowski said. “It was a moment for me to stand up and say no, that’s wrong. That’s not what you’re telling people.”
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