Fr. John J. Keough
Resigned in 3/1982 to marry. Accused of abuse of both boys and girls. Accused in 2002 of kissing and fondling an 11-year-old girl in the 1960s, then “sex” after she graduated high school. Included in a 10/2003 $8M archdiocesan settlement with 15 individuals who alleged abuse by 12 different priests. Included on the Archdiocese’s 3/2006 list of those with substantiated allegations against them. Laicized in 11/2008. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report.
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.