Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Summary of Assignments:
- 5/1/1952: Ordained
- 1952-1964: Holy Cross; Chicago, IL
- 1964-1968: St. Laurence; Chicago, IL
- 1968-2002: Holy Name of Mary; Chicago IL
- 1968-1997: Pastor
- 1997-2002: Pastor Emeritus
- 1994-1995: Cardinal Stritch Retreat House
- 2002-2004: Sacred Heart mission of Holy Name of Mary
- 2/2003: Removed from public ministry
Notes:
Allegations received Fall 2002. Placed on leave 2/03 after allegations that he abused minor females more than 40 years before at Holy Cross parish (1st assignment). Resided in a “monitored and restricted setting” after Archdiocese permanently removed his privileges 9/05. Vatican agreed but did not laicize him. Name appears on 6/03 list of 23 priests whom Archdiocese has confirmed have credible accusations of sexual abuse of a minor. Two women filed civil suit 5/09 after futile mediation. Died 7/2011.
Sources:
BA.org Assignment Record; Vader Personnel File; Chicago Sun Times 06.15.03; Chicago Sun Times 09.27.05; Chicago Tribune 09.27.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; Chicago Breaking News 05.10.09; Chicago Tribune 05.11.09; Chicago Archdiocesan Report accessed 02.25.12; http://www.bishop-accountability.org/il_chicago/