Fr. Eugene Patrick Burns

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 5/3/1955: Ordained
  • 1955-1961: St. Anne’s in Hazel Crest, IL
  • 1961-1966: St. Catherine Laboure in Glenview, IL
  • 1966-1968: St. Nicholas of Tolentine in Chicago, IL
  • 1968-1973: St. Denis in Chicago, IL
  • 1973-1979: St. Joseph’s in Homewood, IL
  • 1979-1980: St. Terrence in Alsip, IL
  • 1980-1981: Our Lady of Knock in Calumet City, IL
  • 1981-1984: Queen of Apostles in Riverdale, IL
  • 1985: Not listed in Directory
  • 1985-1989: St. Ann’s in Lansing, IL
  • 1990: Not listed in Directory
  • 1990-1992: St. Margaret Hospital and Health Centers (Director of Pastoral Care) in Hammond, IN; Diocese of Gary
  • 1992-2005: Retired
  • 1/2005: Died

Notes: Accused of abuse of a girl ages 8-13 1961-1966 when he was assigned to St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Glenview. Died 1/05. Claim included in 10/05 settlement by Archdiocese with 24 adults alleging abuse by 14 priests.

Sources: Chicago Sun-Times 01.21.05ABC 7 [Chicago IL] 10.27.05Chicago Tribune 10.28.05Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06Chicago Sun-Times 03.21.06Archdiocese of Chicago Documents 11.11.14BA.org Assignment RecordBurns Personnel Filehttp://bishopaccountability.org/