Illinois Archives

Names sought of all Illinois order priests accused of abuse

Jun 6, 2021

An attorney is calling on Catholic bishops across Illinois to end the “dangerous deceit” and release a full list of religious order priests who face credible sexual abuse accusations.

By Associated Press

Educator retires after 50 years at Illinois Catholic school

Jun 5, 2021

Immaculate Conception school principal Michael Kish is retiring after 50 years of being an educator.

By Teri Maddox, Belleville News-Democrat

Sex abuse victims want Illinois AG to keep convicted priest locked up

May 28, 2021

An attorney and victims of sexual abuse by a Chicago Catholic priest on Thursday urged Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to keep the defrocked priest locked up.

By Associated Press

Fire causes sweeping smoke damage to central Illinois Catholic church

Apr 29, 2021

A fire early Wednesday caused extensive smoke damage to a central Illinois church, authorities said.

By Associated Press

After 50-plus years, restaurant at Catholic shrine in Illinois closes

Jul 7, 2020

A restaurant has closed after more than 50 years at a popular Catholic site in southwestern Illinois.

By Associated Press

Chicago prison ministry helps newly released people with basic needs

May 9, 2020

When the Illinois Department of Corrections began releasing inmates from state prisons to reduce populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff from Kolbe House, the archdiocese’s jail and prison ministry, stepped up to help.

By Joyce Duriga

COVID-19 crisis delays probe of former priest’s prison death

May 5, 2020

The investigation into the prison death of a southern Illinois priest shortly after he began serving a nine-year sentence for child pornography and drug possession has been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, a county coroner said.

By Associated Press

Bishop says praying over diocese from helicopter may give some comfort

Apr 14, 2020

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria took to the skies via a helicopter on Good Friday, April 10, to offer a blessing to the entire Diocese of Peoria as well as to pray for all affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Tom Dermody