Fr. William John O’Brien

Diocese:  Archdiocese of Chicago

Summary of Assignments:

  • 5/9/1973:  Ordained
  • 1973-1978:  St. Jude the Apostle; South Holland, IL
  • 1978-1981:  St. Symphorosa and Seven Sons; Chicago, IL
  • 1981-1992:  Propagation of the Faith and Pontifical Association of the Holy Childhood – Archdiocesan Director with an office in the chancery
  • 1981-1986:  St. Cajetan’s; Chicago, IL
  • 1986-2005:  Queen of Angels – Pastor; Chicago, IL
  • 6/2005:  Removed form public ministry

Notes:

Accused of abuse. Removed from public ministry 6/05. Laicized 7/06 per 5/07 article. Sued 4/06 by two victims. Archdiocese settled at least one claim in 5/07. $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Laicization information not on Diocesan list until after 8/09.

Sources:

BA.org Assignment RecordArchdiocese of Chicago Press Release 06.05.05; Associated Press 06.06.05; Daily Southtown 06.06.05; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06; Chicago Sun-Times 03.21.06; Chicago Sun-Times 04.20.06; NBC5 Chicago 04.20.06; Daily Southtown 05.29.07; Chicago Sun Times 05.30.07; Chicago Archdiocesan Report 01.14.10http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp