Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Notes:
Assigned in 1962, then superintendent 1970-2003 of Maryville Academy in Des Plaines, which was a residential treatment facility for abused children. Removed in 2003 after a resident’s suicide and allegations of abuse among residents. President of Notre Dame College Prep in Niles 2007-2014. Retired. Suspended in 1/19 after allegations of sexual abuse of two boys, ages 13 and 14, occurring in 2002-2003. One of the boys reportedly came forward shortly after the alleged abuse, but no action. Smyth’s lawyer said the allegations were “false.”
Sources:
Daily Herald 01.18.19; National Catholic Reporter 01.18.19; NBC Channel 5 01.18.19; WLS TV 01.20.19; Chicago Sun-Times 01.21.19; Standing Tall Foundation Smyth Bio accessed 02.01.19; http://bishop-accountability.org/