Fr. Joseph Havey
Accused of abuse of at least 5 boys in the 1970s-80s. Sued in 1993. They and others say he provided pornography, drugs and alcohol. Suit dismissed in 1995 on SOL and dismissal upheld by appeals court. Two other claims were pending at that time. Havey left the priesthood and married. At least some claims settled as part of 2004 $3M mass settlement. Laicized 2/17/06. On diocese’s list released 11/29/18.
- Chicago Sun-Times 11.10.93
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 05.25.95
- Springfield State Journal-Register 12.13.95
- State Journal-Register 12.19.95
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 01.22.96
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 03.18.98
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin 05.06.98
- State Journal-Register 10.31.99
- State Journal-Register 03.13.05
- State Journal-Register 04.29.06
- Journal-Register 11.17.07
- Herald-Review 11.29.18
- Diocese of Springfield IL List 11.29.18
- Springfield Journal Register 12.05.18
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