Br. Robert (Hugh) Murphy
Assigned in WI, GA, Ontario Canada, IL, NJ. In 2002 Murphy admitted that he had received treatment for sexual misconduct with children in Georgia in 1973 and for inappropriate behavior with boys in Chicago in the 1980s. He was removed from his assignment in 1985 and reportedly sent for treatment 1985-1999. Resigned from the Board of Members at Joliet Catholic Academy after his admission. Included on Savannah diocese’s list 11/8/2018. Noted to have worked in the diocese 1969-1971. On the Carmelites’ list 11/22/2020. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes that he was removed in 2005 from public ministry and placed on a safety plan. Included in the 3/24/2023 GA PAC Report. The Carmelites settled for $2.9M in 9/2023 with a former Mount Carmel High School student in Chicago, for claims that Murphy abused him 1982-1986. The plaintiff said he told a school official of the abuse at the time, but no action.
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