Fr. Daniel Peter Buck

Ordained: 1971
Status: Settled

Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Removed in 6/2002. Assigned to St. Francis Borgia Parish since 1979 when in 7/1984 a woman reported to the Archdiocese that she had found a love letter written by Buck to her 15-year-old daughter. Buck was moved to a different parish. Allegations were reviewed by the Fitness Review Board some time after 1993; the Board recommended he be allowed to stay in ministry as long as he was banned from being alone with minors. He had admitted to sexual misconduct with a child. Three more allegations surfaced in 2002 and 2003. Two were of abuse in the mid-1970s of sisters, ages 8-13. At least one claim settled in 10/2003. The Vatican approved permanent removal from public ministry in 9/2005. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes at least five “reported survivors,” of abuse 1971-1981. Included on the Archdiocese’s list of credibly accused.

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