Fr. Ronald E. Wamsher
Four brothers complained to the Diocese in 2002 that they were abused by five priests, including Wamsher, 1967-83. Three of the four alleged abuse by Wamsher. They filed suit in 2003. Wamsher denied all allegations. Not placed on leave until 4/04. Another suit filed in 8/04. The Diocese announced in 5/05 that the allegations were credible and Wamsher’s privileges were removed in accordance with Dallas norms. Three claims were settled in 11/08 as part of a $4.5M settlement. Canonical Trial ordered. Included on the diocese’s list of credibly accused. (It notes his removal was in 2002; per news in 2004, Wamsher was taken out of his parish in 2002 after the allegations and was given a position on the diocesan tribunal.)
- Springfield Republican 12.13.03
- Springfield Republican 03.01.04
- Associated Press 04.15.04
- Boston Globe 04.16.04
- Springfield Republican 04.25.04
- Springfield Republican 08.03.04
- Press Release by Diocese of Springfield 05.11.05
- Springfield Republican 07.30.08
- The Republican 12.02.08
- Press Release by The Office of Stobierski & Stobierski, 12.03.08
- Springfield Diocese list of Priests with Credible Allegations 08.30.11
- Diocese of Springfield List updated 06.02.21
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