Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Summary of Assignments:
- 5/3/1955: Ordained
- 1955-1960: St. Jane de Chantal; Chicago, IL
- 1960-1966: St. William’s; Chicago, IL
- 1966-1976: Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Chicago, IL
- 1970-1976: Pastor
- 1976-1981: St. Constance – Associate Pastor (Demotion); Chicago, IL
- 1981-1993: St. Rosalie’s – Pastor; Harwood Heights, IL
- 1993-2002: St. Thomas of Villanova; Palatine, IL
- 1993-2003: Addolorata Villa (Senior Care Institution) – Chaplain; Wheeling, IL
- 2004-2005: Retired at Bishop Lyne Home; Lemont, IL
- 6/2005: Died
Notes:
Accused of sexual abuse of at least one boy in 1959 while at St. Jane de Chantal parish. Boy told his father who notified the archdiocese. Archdiocese reportedly said it would “take care of” Snieg. Accuser came forward again in 2001. Removed 2002. Died 6/05. At least 1 claim included in 10/03 settlement re15 accusers & 12 priests. At least 1 other claim included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese.
Sources:
BA.org Assignment Record; Modern Healthcare 07.01.02; Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times 01.17.03; Chicago Sun-Times 06.15.03; Chicago Daily Herald 10.03.03; Chicago Tribune 10.03.03; Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.05; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp