Br. Frank Paduch
Augustinian brother serving as religion instructor and coach when he allegedly abused a freshman boy at St. Rita H.S. in Chicago in 1980-81. In 1988 he was assigned to St. Charles Borromeo in Nederland, TX. Ordained for Beaumont TX diocese 1989. Civil suit filed 1997 in IL; settled around 1999. Left Beaumont in 2000. Several complaints received there. Faculties revoked 10/01. At least four known accusers. Began working for city of Berwyn, IL in 2005. Placed on leave from city job 1/15/10. Laicized 1/05. On Beaumont diocese’s list 6/11/19.
- Brief History of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Nederland circa 1998
- Berwyn Life 01.14.10
- Berwyn Life 01.15.10
- SNAP Statement 01.15.10
- KFDM 01.22.10
- Statement by Bishop Guillory in East Texas Catholic 01.22.10
- Southwest News Herald 01.22.10
- SNAP Letter to Cardinal George 04.30.13
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