Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Belleville
If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse by a priest, you are not alone. Our attorneys & advocates are here to help you.
If you are a survivor of clergy sexual abuse and simply need someone to listen to your story without judgment, we are ready to help child sexual abuse survivors like you obtain justice, healing, compensation, and accountability in the Diocese of Belleville. Our law firm of legal professionals and trauma-informed advocates is dedicated to helping survivors of child sexual abuse across the state understand their rights and confidently take legal action.
Attorney General Report on Clergy Sexual Abuse in Illinois
In 2023, Attorney General Kwame Raoul released an investigative report into clergy sexual abuse in Illinois, appending former Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s findings. This investigative report revealed claims by 1,997 survivors who were sexually abused by 451 priests or members of Catholic clergy in dioceses across Illinois.
Report: Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese and Dioceses in Illinois
This report contains the names of clergy associated with the Archdiocese and Diocese in Illinois who have been accused of sexual misconduct. While lawsuits were filed involving many of these alleged perpetrators, the vast majority of the claims against these individuals have been settled or have not been fully evaluated in a civil court. Accordingly, the allegations should be considered just allegations and should not be considered proven or substantiated in a court of law. Download the report.
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It’s time for justice. It’s time for you to share your story safely and confidentially. It’s time to lay down your burden and reclaim some of your power. It’s time to expose those who hurt you and make sure what happened to you never happens to another kid. It’s time to take action. Before making a decision concerning such serious and sensitive matters, we encourage all survivors of child sexual abuse to consult with legal counsel before proceeding with a claim. We want to help you find accountability and healing. We will stand by you. We will fight for you.
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Clergy Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Belleville
The list below contains the names of clergy who were assigned within or working in the Diocese of Belleville and who have been accused of sexual misconduct. While lawsuits were filed involving many of these alleged perpetrators, the vast majority of the claims against these individuals have been settled or have not been fully evaluated in a civil or criminal court. Accordingly, the allegations should be considered just allegations and should not be considered proven or substantiated in a court of law.
All individuals should be considered innocent until proven guilty. In some situations, the statute of limitations has expired, preventing cases from being heard in a court of law. The information contained herein is an attempt to compile information already available to the public, including information obtained from the media, www.bishopaccountability.org, the diocese’s public statements, lists, and reports that were released to the public, and other sources that have attempted to chronicle this information for public use.
