Fr. Russell Lawrence Romano

Diocese:  Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 5/9/1973:  Ordained
  • 10/1991:  Resigned

Notes:

Newly identified as abuser in Archdiocesan Report of 3/20/06. Resigned from priesthood 10/91. At least one claim included in 7/09 settlement involving 4 priests and 6 claims. Laicized 5/09. In 2013, was working as licensed counselor in Illinois for a healthcare provider. The health care provider began an investigation. Had “retired” as of 6/13. Personnel File released 01/14.

Sources:

BA.org Assignment RecordChicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; Chicago Sun-Times 03.21.06; Chicago Tribune 03.21.06; CBS 2 07.21.09; Earth Times 07.21.09; SNAP Statement 07.21.09; WLS 07.21.09; Chicago Tribune 07.22.09; WBBM 07.22.09; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 01.14.10; Personnel File Released 01.21.13; Bolingbrook Patch 05.09.13; Chicago Tribune 05.09.13; SNAP Statement 05.09.13; Bolingbrook Patch 05.14.13; Daily Herald 05.15.13; SNAP Statement 05.15.13; SNAP Statement 06.11.13; Bollingbrook Patch 06.12.13; Chicago Tribune 06.12.13; Chicago Tribune 01.21.14; Personnel File Released 01.21.14; KVOA 01.23.14; Arizona Daily Star 01.24.14; Tucson News Now 01.24.14http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp