Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Summary of Assignments:
- 5/1/1961: Ordained
- 1961-1966: St. Bernardine’s; Forest Park, IL
- 1966-1972: Holy Angels; Chicago, IL
- 1972-1994: St. Dorothy’s; Chicago, IL
- 1993-1994: Absent on sick leave – In residence at St. Dorothy’s
- 1994-1997: Other Assignments (Cardinal Stritch Retreat House); Munedlein, IL
- 1997-2002: Clark St. Jesuit Residence; Chicago, IL
- 6/2002: Removed from public ministry
Notes:
Removed from public ministry in 1992 after accused of improperly touching a 14-year-old boy years previously. Five other accusers also came forward. Swade sent to treatment for 4 years. In 1997 Archdiocese wanted to have him live in parish and assist with duties but parishioners protested and idea nixed. He continued working in administrative position for Archdiocese until 6/02 removed in 6/02. Church trial underway 12/04. Included in 10/05 settlement with Archdiocese. Laicized 10/09.
Sources:
BA.org Assignment Record; Chicago Sun-Times 06.29.92; Chicago Tribune 06.30.92; Chicago Tribune 03.05.97; Sun-Times 03.05.97; Chicago Sun-Times 03.14.97; Chicago Tribune 03.16.97; Chicago Tribune 06.20.02; Chicago Sun-Times 06.24.02; Chicago Tribune 06.24.02; Chicago Sun-Times 01.17.03; Chicago Sun-Times 06.15.03; Chicago Tribune 12.04.04; Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.05; Chicago Tribune 09.27.05; Chicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report page 3 03.20.06; The Final Call 01.01.10; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 01.14.10; IL SNAP Statement 09.20.14; http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp