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A report from Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell details child abuse involving over 270 Catholic clerics across the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester. The document outlines decades of institutional failures to adequately respond to allegations of sexual abuse against children.
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The Worcester Diocese is facing pressure to release the names of accused priests following a state report on sexual abuse involving Catholic clergy in Massachusetts.
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A man pleaded guilty regarding the beating of his girlfriend to death in Worcester back in 2021, resulting in a life sentence.
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A report released by Attorney General Andrea Campbell indicates that over 270 Catholic clerics abused 944 children across the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester. The report provides a full public accounting of misconduct and institutional failures at these three dioceses.
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The Museum of Worcester is opening a new exhibit on Friday, Oct. 2, detailing the story of the world-famous smiley face created by local native Harvey Ball in 1963. The exhibition highlights the Smiley as a symbol of goodwill and Worcester's history. Free admission will be offered on October 2 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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A report from Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell details child abuse involving over 270 Catholic clerics across the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester. The document outlines decades of institutional failures to adequately respond to allegations of sexual abuse. Three cases were referred to district attorneys' offices, including one in the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.
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Outrage has surfaced from advocates and survivors following a Massachusetts attorney general report on child sexual abuse across three Catholic dioceses, including Worcester. Concerns were raised because the Worcester diocese reportedly refused to share the names of accused priests.
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City officials are questioning a proposed Burncoat school project that could cost up to $640 million. The City Manager noted this bill might mean the city assumes a debt of $30 million annually, potentially affecting other projects and requiring tax increases or budget cuts.
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The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office released a report detailing decades of child sexual abuse within the Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester Dioceses. The investigation found that over 270 clergy members abused nearly 1,000 children across a century, with the abuse intentionally concealed.
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