SPRINGFIELD (MA)
New England Public Media via NPR
July 15, 2020
By Adam Frenier
An advocate for clergy sexual abuse survivors said he’s filed a complaint against the Springfield Roman Catholic bishop, accusing Mitchell Rozanski of trying to cover up allegations against priests.
The complaint is being lodged with the Catholic Bishops Abuse Reporting Service, which is set up to look at misconduct by a bishop or cardinal.
Olan Horne, an advocate and clergy abuse survivor, said the allegations go beyond those outlined in a report released by retired judge Peter Velis — which validated abuse claims against former Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon.
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