Fr. James Craig Hagan

Accused of abuse of several youths 1981-1986 and in the 1970s. First allegations were reported in 1988. Placed on leave in 1996. Resigned from the priesthood in 4/97. Two claims settled in 10/03. One claim was included in a 10/05 settlement with the Archdiocese. Suit in 4/06 claimed abuse 1994-1996 at St. Denis parish. At least one claim was included in a $12.7M settlement in 8/08 involving 11 priests and 16 plaintiffs. Laicized in 4/10. Personnel file released 01/21/14.
- Chicago Sun-Times 04.25.96
- Chicago Sun-Times 09.21.96
- Chicago Sun-Times 01.14.03
- Chicago Sun Times 01.17.03
- Catholic New World 01.21.03
- Chicago Sun Times 10.03.03
- Chicago Tribune 10.28.05
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06
- Chicago Sun Times 04.14.06
- Chicago Tribune 04.14.06
- Southwest News Herald 04.20.06
- Journal of Oak Park and River Forest 11.12.07
- Chicago Tribune 08.12.08
- WBBM 08.12.08
- Chicago Tribune 08.13.08
- Jeff Anderson & Assoc News Release 08.14.08
- Chicago List of priests with Substantiated Allegations accessed 07.05.11
- Chicago Tribune 01.21.14
- Personnel Files Released 01.21.14
- OakPark 01.24.14
- Archdiocese of Chicago Documents 11.11.14
- Medium 12.04.18
Assignments:
Sources:
Return to main database page. See abbreviations and posting policy. Send corrections.
Our Database of Publicly Accused does not state or imply that individuals facing allegations are guilty of a crime or liable for civil claims. The reports contained in the database are merely allegations. The U.S. legal system presumes that a person accused of or charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. Similarly, individuals who may be defendants in civil actions are presumed not to be liable for such claims unless a plaintiff proves otherwise. Admissions of guilt or liability are not typically a part of civil or private settlements. For more information, see our posting policy.