Articles Posted in Clergy & Church Sexual Abuse

The allegations of sexual abuse against Father Paul Smith, a Catholic priest and administrator within the Archdiocese of Chicago, have deeply impacted survivors and the broader community. These accusations, which center on his conduct during his ministry, underscore the ongoing issue of clergy abuse within the Catholic Church and the need for accountability. At Injury…

Father Myles White has been the subject of multiple allegations of sexual abuse involving minors. These serious accusations have led to criminal convictions, civil lawsuits, and significant scrutiny of the institutions that permitted his continued ministry. At Injury Lawyer Team, we are committed to helping survivors hold individuals and institutions accountable. Our Joliet clergy abuse…

Father Mark Menezes, a priest affiliated with the Diocese of Joliet, IL, has faced serious allegations of clergy abuse. Over time, letters and reports have surfaced that shed light on alleged misconduct involving Menezes. These accusations have deeply impacted survivors and the communities in which he served. The handling of these allegations by the diocese…

The allegations of sexual abuse involving Father Brigham, a former associate pastor at Holy Angels Parish in Chicago, have raised serious concerns about the Archdiocese of Chicago’s handling of clergy misconduct. Brigham, who served in various parishes across Chicago, has been implicated in claims of sexual abuse involving minors, leading to calls for justice and…

Father John Slown, a Catholic priest whose ministry spanned several dioceses across the country, including Illinois, New Mexico, and California, has been credibly accused of child sexual abuse. Over decades, allegations have surfaced involving incidents where Slown sexually abused young men and boys during his time in ministry. Survivors and their families have long sought…

Father John James Keehan, a former priest within the Archdiocese of Chicago, has faced substantiated allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct involving minors. Keehan, who served in various roles across Chicago, IL, including at Catholic Charities and St. Ann Parish, is accused of sexually abusing a minor boy and engaging in inappropriate behavior that violated…

Father James M. Ray, a priest from the Archdiocese of Chicago, has faced substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct with minors during his time in ministry. Accusations against Ray include sexual abuse involving two boys and an incident allegedly occurring while he served at Peter Damian Parish. Despite being removed from public ministry, questions remain about…

Father Gerald Simonelli, a diocesan priest serving within the Diocese of Joliet, has been credibly accused of sexual abuse during his time in ministry. Despite the vows he took as a priest, allegations surfaced indicating that Simonelli sexually abused minors on more than one occasion. These serious accusations have profoundly impacted the communities he served,…

Father George Clements, a well-known Catholic priest and the first Black pastor of Holy Angels Church in Chicago, was celebrated for his contributions to the community and his advocacy for Black Catholics. However, his legacy has been tarnished by allegations of sexual abuse, with accusations surfacing years after his time as a prominent figure within…

Father Daniel McCormack, a defrocked priest from the Archdiocese of Chicago, is one of the Catholic Church’s most notorious pedophiles. Over several years, McCormack sexually abused multiple boys while serving at St. Agatha’s Parish in North Lawndale. Despite early warnings about his behavior from seminary officials and others, the Archdiocese of Chicago declined to remove…