Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Summary of Assignments:
- 5/1/1963: Ordained
- 1963-1967: St. Rosalie’s – Associate Pastor; Harwood Heights-Norridge, IL
- 1967-1974: Most Holy Redeemer – Associate Pastor; Evergreen Park, IL
- 1974-1979: Divine Infant Jesus – Associate Pastor; Westchester, IL
- 1979-1985: St. Leonard’s – Associate Pastor; Berwyn, IL
- 1985-1991: Divine Savior – Associate Pastor; Norridge, IL
- 1992-1994: Absent on Sick Leave
- 1994-2002: Cardinal Stritch Retreat House
- 5/2002: Died
Notes:
Accused of abuse said to have occurred prior to 1985. Received treatment & reassigned. Removed 1991. Died 5/2002. Included in 2003 settlement by Archdiocese. New suit filed 4/06 alleges abuse by Ruge and another priest. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 more claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement re 11 priests. Another settlement 7/09. Personnel file released 01/14.
Sources:
BA.org Assignment Record; Chicago Tribune 11.24.91; Chicago Sun-Times 01.17.03; Chicago Tribune 10.03.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; Chicago Sun Times 04.25.06; Daily Southtown 05.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 08.12.08; Chicago Sun Times 08.13.08; Earth Times 07.21.09; Chicago Tribune 07.22.09; ABC 7 01.21.14; Chicago Tribune 01.21.14; Personnel File Released 01.21.14; http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp