Three retired priests investigated for sexual abuse in Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago asked three retired priests to stay out of ministry while investigating allegations of sexual abuse of minors from nearly 50 years ago.
According to a statement by the archdiocese on Monday, reverends John J. Rudnik, 87, James E. Flynn, 80, and John W. Clemens, 75, are being investigated by the archdiocese’s Independent Review Board.
Each retired priest has one allegation against him from nearly 50 years ago. All of the priests are cooperating with the investigation.
“We take every allegation seriously and follow the policies and procedures we have had in place for decades,” Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, said. “Only by conducting an impartial and thorough investigation can we fulfil our promise to protect the young people in our care and, if the results warrant, restore the good name of one so accused.”
According to the statement, the people making the allegations were offered Archdiocese Victim Assistance Ministry services. Authorities and parishes where the priests served were also notified.
The archdiocese said the investigation results would be released once the process is complete.
(dpa/NAN)
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