Cupich removes SW Side priest amid police investigation

CHICAGO (IL)
Chicago Sun-Times

Father Octavio Munoz Capetillo, pastor of St. Pancratius in the Brighton Park neighborhood, was removed from ministry by Archbishop Blase Cupich on July 27, according to a statement posted on the Chicago Archdiocese’s website.

Munoz was removed from his post “pending resolution of an investigation of material found on a computer in his possession,” the statement said.

After the material was discovered, Munoz was reported to civil authorities, the statement said.

Chicago Police confirmed they were investigating Munoz but did not provide additional details Monday evening.

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