Fr. William L. Lupo

Pastor of St. Peter Damian in Bartlett 1990-2003. In 4/1993 the Archdiocese received a report of ‘inappropriate relationships’ with two girls, ages 12-17, in the mid-1980s, while assigned to St. Mary’s Parish in Des Plaines. He denied the charges. The Archdiocese knew at the time of allegations of the same behavior over six years with at least three teenage girls. After treatment and evaluation by the archdiocese’s Fitness Review Board he was allowed restricted ministry at St. Damian Peter. He was to be monitored by a retired priest and was never to be in the presence of minors without another adult present. He nonetheless required girls to meet alone with him in the rectory for ‘confirmation preparation.’ Report in 6/1994 of past abuse of a high school girl. Restrictions were lifted in 1995. Ministry again restricted in 1998 after a new allegation. New investigation in 10/2001 after a woman claimed inappropriate sexual behavior against her by Lupo in 1984 when she was age 23. Resigned from the priesthood in 12/2002, writing to Cardinal George that he feared continuing to fight the allegations would harm his health. Laicized in 12/2014. Died 4/30/2021. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report.