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Archdiocese of Chicago Settles Abuse Claim for $1.2 Million

Christina Feeney — Tue, 24 May 2022 19:04:08 +0000

Abuse Claim Against Defrocked Priest Settled for $1.2 Million

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Archdiocese of Chicago Investigating Separate Incidents of Sexual Abuse

Brett Katsma — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:35:44 +0000

The Archdiocese of Chicago suspended two priests from ministry within six weeks of each other due to independent allegations of child sexual abuse. Separate letters from Cardinal Blase Cupich stated that Rev. Daniel McCarthy and Rev. David Ryan were both asked to step away from ministry after the Archdiocese received allegations of sexual abuse of children against both priests.

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Archdiocese of Chicago Settles Clergy Sex Abuse Claim for $8 million

Brett Katsma — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 18:24:52 +0000

In an out of court settlement, the Archdiocese of Chicago agreed to pay $8 million to settle a claim alleging sexual abuse of minor. The settlement stemmed from allegations of sexual abuse in the 1990’s between Rev. John Calicott and an undisclosed victim. At the survivor’s request, his identity was not made public. The accused priest of the Holy Angels Church, Rev. John Calicott, denied the allegations and sought the name of his accuser. His request was denied.

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