Victims Group Wants College to Rename Imesch Award

WLS
December 25, 2015

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The Joliet Diocese has confirmed that former Bishop Joseph Imesch has died at the age of 84. (WLS)

A victims group is calling for a Joliet college to rename an award named for the late Bishop Joseph Imesch.

Bishop Imesch, who died this week, led the Joliet diocese for 27 years and was accused of covering up alleged abuse by priests.

The group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests wants the University of Saint Francis change the name of the award.

A spokesperson says honoring Imesch only rubs salt into the wounds of abuse victims.