Fr. Alexander Sylvester Baranowski
Newly identified as accused in Chicago archdiocesan report in 3/2006, allegations substantiated. An ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a young girl was reported by the girl’s father to the archdiocese in 1963. Accused of sexually abusing at least five other children. In 4/2013, two men filed civil suit against the archdiocese and Baranowski alleging that he abused them on separate overnight trips in 1961-1962. Both men were students at St. Wenceslaus grammar school in Chicago when the alleged abuse occurred. Resigned from the priesthood in 1975. Laicized in 8/1976. Reportedly went on to marry. Died 6/20/2011. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes at least 7 “reported survivors.”
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06
- Chicago Sun-Times 03.21.06
- Chicago Tribune 03.21.06
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 09.15.08
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 08.16.09
- Chicago Sun-Times 04.22.13
- SNAP Statement 04.24.13
- Archdiiocese of Chicago Documents 11.11.14
- Archdiocese of Chicago List Updated 11.28.18
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
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