Archdiocese of Chicago
Coverage of Archdiocese of Chicago in the Nexus archive.
- Loyola’s Plan To Turn Closed School Into Student Housing Could Free Up Local Apartments, University Says
Loyola University Chicago and the Ignation Mission Center plan to redevelop the shuttered St. Ignatius campus in Rogers Park into a student housing complex and a social services center for Spanish-speaking women. Loyola will demolish the vacant school to build 64 student units, while the Ignation Mission Center will convert the church and rectory into a shelter, daycare, and food pantry. The project requires zoning changes and permits, and includes a $625,000 donation to the nonprofit over 10 years.
- Father Michael Pfleger Removed From Saint Sabina Again After New Sex Abuse Accusation Surfaces
Father Michael Pfleger was removed from his leadership role at Saint Sabina Parish in Chicago following a new sexual abuse accusation involving a girl from 1993-95. The Archdiocese of Chicago is investigating, while Pfleger denies the claim, calling it a false attempt to silence his activism. Pfleger has faced four prior accusations, all cleared by the Archdiocese.
- St. Sabina's Father Pfleger accused of sexual abuse of minor over 30 years ago: Chicago Archdiocese
Father Michael Pfleger is facing an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor at St. Sabina, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago. Pfleger denies the accusation, calling it an 'absolute lie.'
- Queen Of Martyrs Names New Principal As School Looks To Move On From Sex Abuse Scandal
Queen of Martyrs Elementary School has appointed Beth Guerrero as its new principal to lead efforts in implementing new hiring and safety protocols following a scandal involving substitute teacher Brett Smith, who has a history of child molestation convictions. A lawsuit alleges Smith inappropriately touched a student and that the Archdiocese of Chicago failed to disclose credible evidence of his past allegations.