Fr. William J. Meagher

Ordained: 1938
Status: Accused

Died: 04/18/1980
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Named publicly as accused by the archdiocese on its list in 10/2022. Died in 1980. Allegation substantiated after Meagher’s death. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report.


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