Fr. Thomas F. Kelly

Diocese:  Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 1962:  Ordained
  • 1962-1968:  St. John Baptist Vianny, Cure of Ars; Northlake, IL
  • 1968-1972:  St. Catherine of Genoa; Chicago, IL
  • 1972-1973:  St. Therese of the Infant Jesus; Chicago, IL
  • 1973-1979:  Queen of Apostles; Riverdale, IL
  • 1979-1981:  St. Kieran’s; Chicago Heights, IL
  • 1981-1986:  St. James; Sauk Village, IL
  • 1986-1990:  Our Lady of Knock; Calumet City, IL
  • 6/15/1990:  Died

Notes:

Accused of abuse in 1973 while at St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus in Chicago. Included in Archdiocesan settlement of 10/28/05. At least 1 claim included in 8/08 $12.7M settlement involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Died 6/15/90. Personnel file released 01/14. Name included in list released by Chicago 01/21/14.

Sources:

BA.org Assignment Record; Obituary 06.15.90; Jeff Anderson & Associates TimelineChicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Tribune 08.12.08; WBBM 08.12.08; Chicago Tribune 08.13.08; Boston_com (AP) 01.15.14; Chicago Tribune 01.21.14; Personnel File Released 01.21.14; State Journal-Register 01.23.14; Chicago Tribune 01.26.14; State Journal-Register 01.30.14http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp