Fr. Walter Edward Huppenbauer

Diocese:  Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 5/3/1957:  Ordained
  • 1957-1964:  St. Hilary’s; Chicago, IL
  • 1964-1968:  St. Odilo’s; Berwyn, IL
  • 1968-1971:  St. John Chrysostom; Bellwood, IL
  • 1971-1977:  St. Thomas of Villanova; Palatine, IL
  • 1977-1983:  St. Gilbert’s; Grayslake, IL
  • 1983:  St. Eugene’s; Chicago, IL
  • 1983-1994:  St. Thomas of Villanova – Pastor; Palatine, IL
  • 1994-2001:  Little Sisters of the Poor Center for the Aging
  • 11/2001:  Retired
  • 2001-2003:  St. Thomas of Villanova – Pastor Emeritus; Palatine, IL
  • 10/2002:  Removed from public ministry

Notes:

“Retired” under restrictions 1994 and then removed from public ministry 10/02. Accused in 1993 complaint of abuse of girl in 1960s. At least one claim included in 2003 $8M settlement by Chicago Archdiocese. Also at least one claim in 5/07 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Permanently removed from public ministry per 9/05 announcement. Laicized 8/10. Personnel file released by archdiocese 11/14.

Sources:

BA.org Assignment Record; Huppenbauer Personnel File; Jeff Anderson & Associates TimelineChicago Archdiocesan Report accessed 7-5-11; Chicago Daily Herald 09.26.02; Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.02; Chicago Sun-Times 09.27.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times 01.17.03; Chicago Sun-Times 06.15.03; Chicago Daily Herald 10.03.03; Chicago Sun-Times 10.03.03; Chicago Tribune 10.03.03; Chicago Tribune 09.26.05; Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.05; Chicago Sun-Times 09.27.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; Daily Southtown 05.29.07; Daily Herald 11.07.14http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp