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Archdiocese files suit to stop false abuse claims

The Archdiocese of Chicago filed a countersuit March 24 against two people who claimed they were sexually abused by former priest Daniel McCormack as well as five other people, alleging that the individuals were part of a yearslong conspiracy to fraudulently obtain financial settlements from the archdiocese.

Students, adults plant pinwheels during abuse prevention service

A new crop of silver and blue pinwheels bloomed under a cloudless blue sky April 25 at the Healing Garden of the Archdiocese of Chicago, next to the Church of the Holy Family, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road.

Papal commission to submit first safeguarding report, launches study group

The pope’s commission for advancing the Catholic Church’s efforts to prevent the abuse of vulnerable persons is due to submit its first annual report on the state of safeguarding in the church.

Father John Clemens reinstated to ministry

On June 20, Cardinal Cupich sent letters to Our Lady of Hope Mission and Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish informing them of the reinstatement of Father John Clemens.

Masses held to pray for those harmed by clergy sexual abuse

Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Chicago gathered at three Masses to pray for healing for those harmed by clergy sex abuse of minors.

Survivors first

Following the release of the report of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on the sexual abuse of minors by clerics in the six dioceses of our state, my office offered an initial response which can be found at archchicago.org/statements.

Illinois attorney general releases report on clergy sexual abuse across state's Catholic dioceses

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a report on sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in Illinois on May 23, announcing that members of his team identified 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who have been accused of abusing 1,997 children in Illinois’ six dioceses over the past nearly 70 years.

Father James Flynn reinstated to ministry

On April 18, Cardinal Cupich sent letters to parishes where Father James Flynn served informing of his reinstatement.

Abuse expert hopes pontifical commission will be refuge for survivors

The pope’s safeguarding commission, preparing to move into a fresco-ceilinged palace in Rome’s historic center, must not be merely engaged in “PR,” but become a refuge for those abused by clergy and silenced by the church, said leading safeguarding expert Jesuit Father Hans Zollner.

Cardinal Cupich reinstates Father Paul Guzman

On March 21, Cardinal Cupich sent a letter to the community of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park to tell them that he was reinstating their associate pastor to ministry following an investigation into allegations of abuse that dated from “a long time before he became a priest.”
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