Fr. Thomas J. Swade

Ordained: 1961
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Removed from public ministry in 1992 after he was accused of improperly touching a 14-year-old boy years prior. Five other accusers also came forward. Sent to treatment for four years. In 1997 the Archdiocese wanted to have Swade live in a parish and assist with duties, but parishioners protested and the idea was nixed. Continued working in an administrative position for the Archdiocese until his removal in 6/2002. Church trial underway in 12/2004. Included in a 10/2005 settlement with the Archdiocese. Included in 3/2006 on the Archdiocese’s list of those with substantiated allegations against them. Laicized in 10/2009. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes ten “reported survivors.”

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