Fr. Eugene E. Costa
Named publicly as accused by the diocese on its list 11/29/2018. Worked at Holy Family in Decatur 1987-1993. Beaten by two males, ages 15 and 17 in a Springfield park in 12/2004 after he propositioned them for sex. Removed from ministry. Laicized 10/12/2007. Died 11/2/2021. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report.
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