Fr. John J. Keough

Diocese:  Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 5/1/1952:  Ordained
  • 1952-1960:  St. Justin Martyr; Chicago, IL
  • 1960-1965:  Our Lady of Hope; Des Plaines, IL
  • 1965-1966:  St. Frances of Rome; Cicero, IL
  • 1966-1982:  O’Hare International Airport – Chaplain
  • 1966-1968:  Our Lady of Hope; Des Plaines, IL
  • 1974-1982:  Our Lady of Loreto; Des Plaines, IL – Chapel in Terminal 2 for O’hare Airport
  • 3/1982:  Resigned

Notes:

Resigned 3/82 to marry. Accused of abuse of both men and women. Accused in 2002 of kissing and fondling of 11-yr-old girl in 1960s, then “sex” after she graduated high school. Included in 10/03 $8M archdiocesan settlement with 15 individuals who alleged abuse by 12 different priests. Laicized 11/2008.

Sources:

BA.org Assignment Record; Keough Personnel FileChicago Sun Times 10.03.03; Chicago Tribune 10.03.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 08.16.09; Daily Herald 11.07.17http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp