Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Summary of Assignments:
- 5/14/1975: Ordained
- 1976-1982: “Cluster” Vocations Director
- 1982-1985: Assumption Parish – Associate Pastor
- 1985-1991: St. David Parish – Associate Pastor
- 1991: St. Joseph’s; Chicago, IL
- 1991: Administrative Leave
- 1992: University of Illinois Hospital – Part-time work
- 1992: Administrative Leave from all ministry
- 1995: At “Wounded Brothers” in St. Louis
- 1997: Resigned from active ministry
- 2009: Laicized
Notes:
Newly identified as abuser on Chicago Archdiocesan Report in Fall 2009. Archdiocese received report in 7/85 of sexual abuse by Hoder of a teenage boy when Hoder was a seminarian. Housekeeper in 1990 reported male minors going to Hoder’s room, porn everywhere, and a young man around age 18 staying with him in rectory. Suspected of theft same year and investigated for drugs. Reports to archd in 11/92 of sex abuse of teen boy. Resigned from priesthood 1997. Allegation 2/04. Another in 7/07 of abuse by Hoder and Rev. James Flosi of boy age 17; alleged victim had called archd re this in 1985. Laicization in 12/09 announced 1/2010.
Sources:
Hoder Personnel File; Jeff Anderson & Associates Timeline; Chicago Archdiocesan Report updated 12.01.09; Chicago Archdiocesan Report accessed 01.14.10; Archdiocese of Chicago Documents 11.11.14