Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Summary of Assignments:
- 4/29/1965: Ordained
- 1965-1972: Queen of Martyrs
- 1972-1974: Active outside the diocese
- 1974-1975: Our Lady of the Snows in Chicago, IL
- 1974-1978: Advocate for Metropolitan Tribunal
- 1975-1986: St. Clement’s in Chicago, IL
- 1976-1983: Vice Officialis for Metropolitan Tribunal
- 1980-1983: Defender of the Bond for Metropolitan Tribunal
- 1983-1986: Officialis/Judicial Vicar for Metropolitan Tribunal
- 1986-1989: St. Gertrude’s in Chicago, IL
- 1986-1989: Judge for Metropolitan Tribunal
- 10/22/1989: Died
Notes: Canon lawyer who served on Metropolitan Tribunal for years. At least 1 claim included in 10/03 settlement. New lawsuit filed 4/06 re abuse by Becker and another priest in late 1970s. Several other victims known to Plaintiff’s counsel. Suit included in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. At least 1 claim in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. At least one claim included in 7/09 settlement re 4 priests. Died 10/89. Personnel file released 01/14.
Sources: Chicago Tribune 10.03.03; Chicago Archdiocesan Report, page 1 03.20.06; Chicago Sun-Times 04.25.06; Chicago Tribune 04.25.06; Daily Southtown 05.29.07; Earthtimes 05.29.07; Chicago Sun-Times 11.12.07; Chicago Tribune 08.12.08; WBBM 08.12.08; Chicago Sun Times 08.13.08; Chicago Tribune 08.13.08; Earth Times 07.21.09; Chicago Tribune 07.22.09; ABC 7 01.21.14; Chicago Sun-Times 01.21.14; Chicago Tribune 01.21.14; NY Times 01.21.14; Personnel File Released 01.21.14; KVOA 01.23.14; Archdiocese of Chicago Documents 11.11.14; BA.org Assignment Record; http://bishop-accountability.org/