Fr. William F. Rensing

Ordained: 1955
Status: Accused

Died: 03/13/2017
Diocese: Diocese of Belleville IL

Removed in 10/2002 on recommendation of Review Board after an allegation that he abused a minor three decades prior. Allegation received in 7/2002 but delayed because the man told the Diocese that he himself was under investigation for child abuse (he was later convicted). Matter referred to Rome and then returned to Diocese in 2003. On 1/24/2009 the diocesan website gave his status as “Administrative Leave/Retired.” Died 3/13/2017. On diocese’s list 12/19/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes two “reported survivors.”

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