Fr. Leonard Paul Kmak

Diocese:  Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 5/7/1959:  Ordained
  • 1959/1964:  St. Fidelis; Chicago, IL
  • 1964-1969:  St. Veronica’s; Chicago, IL
  • Reportedly left the priesthood to marry
  • 7/2002:  Died

Notes:

Left priesthood to marry. Laicized. Died 7/02. Accused of 1962 abuse. Name first became public when a claim was included in 10/05 settlement by Archdiocese involving 24 accusers and 14 priests. Archdiocese also settled at least one claim in 5/07. $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests.

Sources:

BA.org Assignment Record; Kmak Personnel FileChicago Tribune 07.19.02; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; Chicago Sun-Times 03.21.06; Chicago Tribune 05.29.07; Daily Southtown 05.29.07; Earthtimes 05.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 05.30.07http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp