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Coverage dated October 24, 2026

Chicago priest reinstated after investigation into allegation of sexual abuse of minor: Archdiocese

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A priest has been returned to ministry after an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor determined there is "not a reasonable cause to believe" he committed the abuse, the Archdiocese of Chicago said.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago priest reinstated after investigation into allegation of sexual abuse of minor: Archdiocese (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    A priest has been returned to ministry after an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor determined there is "not a reasonable cause to believe" he committed the abuse, the Archdiocese of Chicago said.

  2. Sun Times

    Chicago Archdiocese clears retired priest accused of sexual abuse, approves return to ministry (opens Sun Times)

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    The Archdiocese of Chicago is allowing a retired priest to return to ministry after the church's independent review board found no reasonable cause to believe he had abused a minor decades ago. In a letter distributed Saturday to six parish communities, Cardinal Blase Cupich said he had accepted the…