Fr. Mark A. Campobello
Removed from assignment at Aurora Central Catholic High School in 2/2000 due to an “ongoing and public relationship …with a junior girl.” Admitted to some “physical contact.” Sent for evaluation and treatment, then assigned to a new parish. Arrested in 12/2002 after an 18-year-old girl alleged he sexually abused her at age 14 when he was assistant principal and spiritual director at her school. Placed on leave. Indicted again in 10/2003 on charges that he molested another girl 1999-2000 in a different county. Pleaded guilty in 2004. Sentenced to 8 years (4 for each girl). Two civil suits filed in 2004; settled in 5/2007 for $2.2M. At least one more credible accuser. Laicized in 6/2005. Released from prison 2/13/2008. Back in prison in 4/2008 on a parole violation; soon released. Back in 4/2009. Released 7/28/2010. Last known to be living in Crystal Lake, IL. On diocese’s list 11/14/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report.
- People v Campobello, Cause No 2-03-0725
- Chicago Sun Times 12.05.02
- Daily Herald 02.27.03
- Rockford Register Star 05.23.03
- Chicago Sun Times 11.01.03
- Chicago Sun Times 05.14.04
- Chicago Daily Herald 06.16.04
- Chicago Daily Herald 09.28.04
- Chicago Daily Herald 11.10.04
- Courier News 11.24.04
- Kane County Chronicle 12.07.04
- Rockford Register Star 04.27.05
- Chicago Tribune 12.20.06
- Rockford Diocese Press Release 05.10.07
- Rockford Register Star 05.11.07
- Geneva Republican 01.23.08
- Chicago Daily Herald 07.08.08
- The Chronicle 04.09.09
- Rockford Register Star 04.10.09
- Rockford Register Star 07.19.10
- Chicago Daily Herald 07.28.10
- Diocese of Rockford List 11.14.18
- Northwest Herald 11.19.18
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
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