Archdiocese removes suburban priest for “inappropriate relationship”

ILLINOIS
WGN

OCTOBER 4, 2015, BY ADRIENNE BALOW

DES PLAINES, Ill. – A high profile priest in the Chicago Archdiocese has been removed from ministry for what’s being described as an “inappropriate relationship” with an adult man.

Archbishop Blase Cupich announced Father Marco Mercado would no longer serve as rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines.

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