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Daily Herald [Arlington Heights IL]
July 29, 2025
The Rev. David F. Ryan of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church is accused of abusing a minor about 30 years ago when he was on the staff at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines. Ryan has previously been accused and cleared of abuse three times.
A Lake Zurich priest who was accused — and cleared — three times of child sexual abuse has been placed on leave by the Archdiocese of Chicago amid new allegations.
The Rev. David F. Ryan of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church is accused of abusing a minor about 30 years ago when he was on the staff at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines, Cardinal Blase Cupich wrote in a letter to the Lake Zurich parish Tuesday.
“The archdiocese must take seriously the obligation to investigate all allegations, including this one,” Cupich wrote. “Accordingly, Father Ryan has agreed to abide by my request to remain out of ministry and refrain from all parish and school activities until that work is complete.
“At the same time, you should know that [Ryan] strenuously denies this allegation, and states that he has never harmed a child,” he added.
Under archdiocese policy, the allegation also was reported to civilian authorities, and Ryan’s accuser was offered the services of the Victim Assistance Ministry, Cupich wrote.
