Fr. Robert A. Stepek

Ordained: 1981
Status: Sued

Died: 06/25/2016
Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago IL

Accused in 5/2006 of sexually abusing two brothers, ages 9 and 16, during his first assignment 1981-1983. He denied the allegations. A Review Board finding of reasonable cause was announced 11/4/2006; permanently removed. He filed a $4M defamation suit against the brothers in 11/2006 and petitioned the Vatican. The brothers sued Cardinal George 12/13/2006 alleging violation of confidentiality and sued Stepek on 8/29/2007. Included in 2008 on the Archdiocese’s list of those with substantiated allegations. A suit filed in 5/2009 claimed abuse of a minor in 1987. Reinstated with no assignment and limited privileges after a canonical trial in 2013. Died 6/25/2016. Included in the IL Attorney General’s Report 5/23/2023, which notes three “reported survivors.”

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