Fr. Thomas Job

Diocese:  Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 5/13/1970:  Ordained
  • 1970-1976:  St. John (Baptist) Vianny, Cure of Ars; Northlake, IL
  • 1976-1982:  St. Cletus; La Grange, IL
  • 1982-1987:  St. Joseph’s – Pastor; Libertyville, IL
  • 1987-1991:  St. Bede’s; Ingleside, IL
  • 12/1992:  Resigned
  • 6/2010:  Laicized

Notes:

Accused of abuse in early 1970s at St. John Vianney in Northlake. Accusations in 1983. At least one claim Included in 10/05 settlement by Archdiocese re abuse of 24 accusers by 14 priests. Laicized 6/10. Sentenced to 1 yr jail 7/11 and to pay restitution and fine after pleading guilty to theft of thousands of dollars from then-current employer, Lake County Health Dept. Personnel File released 01/21/14.

Sources:

BA.org Assignment RecordChicago Tribune 10.28.05; Chicago Archdiocessan Report, pate 2 03.20.06; Chicago Archdiocesan Report accessed 10.04.10; Daily Herald 07.02.11; Chicago Tribune 01.21.14; Daily Herald 01.21.14; Personnel File Released 01.21.14; Libertyville Patch 01.23.14; The Doings La Grange 01.23.14; Chicago Tribune (with documents) 03.01.14; WGN 03.02.14; http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp