Fr. John C. Anderson
One of 8 priests removed in 4/02. Allegations first surfaced in 1993 and he was removed from parish post. Continued to work in administrative positions “on special assignment” until 2002. Named in a 10/18 suit against all of the Catholic dioceses in IL. A plaintiff said Anderson sexually abused him at St. Edward’s in Chillicothe in the late 1970s-early 1980s, when the plaintiff was ages 8-14. On diocese’s list in 12/18. In 6/18 was living in a Bloomington retirement community, reportedly presenting himself as a priest. Shown in 1/20 on the diocese’s list of accused.
- Diocese of Peoria Assignment Record
- Copely News Service 05.30.02
- Diocesan Press Release 05.30.02
- Copeland News Services 05.30.02
- Chicago Tribune 05.31.02
- Pantagraph 05.31.02
- Chicago Tribune 06.02.02
- Catholic Post 06.09.02
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Chicago Sun-Times 10.18.18
- WGLT 10.18.18
- Diocese of Peoria List 12.21.18
- News Tribune 01.15.19
- Diocese of Peoria List 01.28.20
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