Fr. Robert Chlopecki

Ordained: 1974
Status: Sued

Diocese: Diocese of Belleville IL

Suspended from active ministry in 3/1993 due to allegations that he sexually abused multiple boys in the early 1980s. Accused of being part of a sex ring involving Fr. James Calhoun and other priests. In original petition, name was spelled “Kolpecki.” On 1/24/2009 the diocesan website gave his status as “Administrative Leave.” Included on the diocese’s list 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report


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