Fr. Alfred C. Graves
One claim of abuse was part of an 8/04 settlement involving 18 priests. Also named in a 12/04 suit by plaintiff who alleged Graves raped him 1969-71, starting at age 15. Graves was inactive and with a monitored status after diocese found allegations credible. Removed from retirement home job in 7/02. Laicization announced 12/01/06. One claim in 2008 settlement. New suit in 9/09 accused two former bishops of knowingly allowing abuse by Graves of a boy 1982-84. Settled 7/27/12 for $500K after trial began. Included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.
- Daily Hampshire Gazette 07.31.02
- Springfield Republican (2nd) 08.17.04
- Springfield Republican 08.17.04
- Springfield Republican 12.30.04
- iobserve 01.07.05
- Telegram & Gazette (AP) 12.01.06
- Springfield Republican 12.02.06
- Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.03.08
- Springfield Republican 09.17.09
- iobserve 09.25.09
- Berkshire Eagle 05.20.10
- WWLP 07.19.10
- The Republican 06.10.11
- Springfield Diocese List of Priests with Credible Allegations 08.30.11
- The Republican 07.23.12
- The Republican 07.25.12
- WGGB 07.25.12
- iobserve 07.26.12
- iobserve 07.26.12
- The Republican 07.26.12
- Daily Hampshire Gazette 01.25.15
- The Republican 05.02.21
- Diocese of Springfield List updated 06.02.21
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