Fr. Walter Edward Huppenbauer
Multiple allegations. Accused in 10/1992 of abusing a 5th-8th grade girl at St. Hilary’s in the 1960s. Kept in ministry, told by vicar of priests to stay away from minors. Retired under restrictions in 1994. Removed from public ministry in 10/2002. At least one claim included in a 2003 $8M settlement by the Chicago Archdiocese. Permanently removed from public ministry in 9/2005. At least one claim in a 5/2007 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Laicized in 8/2010. Personnel file released by the archdiocese in 11/2014. Died in 12/2014. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes three “reported survivors.”
- Huppenbauer Personnel File
- Jeff Anderson & Associates Timeline
- BA.org Assignment Record
- IL Attorney General’s Assignment Record
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report accessed 7-5-11
- Chicago Daily Herald 09.26.02
- Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.02
- Chicago Sun-Times 09.27.02
- USA Today 11.11.02
- Chicago Sun-Times 01.17.03
- Chicago Sun-Times 06.15.03
- Chicago Tribune 10.03.03
- Chicago Sun-Times 10.03.03
- Chicago Daily Herald 10.03.03
- Chicago Tribune 09.26.05
- Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.05
- Chicago Sun-Times 09.27.05
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06
- Daily Southtown 05.29.07
- Daily Herald 11.07.14
- Archdiocese of Chicago List Updated 11.28.18
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
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