Fr. Thomas J. Swade
Removed from public ministry in 1992 after he was accused of improperly touching a 14-year-old boy years prior. Five other accusers also came forward. Sent to treatment for four years. In 1997 the Archdiocese wanted to have Swade live in a parish and assist with duties, but parishioners protested and the idea was nixed. Continued working in an administrative position for the Archdiocese until his removal in 6/2002. Church trial underway in 12/2004. Included in a 10/2005 settlement with the Archdiocese. Laicized in 10/2009. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes ten “reported survivors.”
- Chicago Sun-Times 06.29.92
- Chicago Tribune 06.30.92
- Chicago Tribune 03.05.97
- Sun-Times 03.05.97
- Chicago Sun-Times 03.14.97
- Chicago Tribune 03.16.97
- Chicago Tribune 06.20.02
- Chicago Tribune 06.24.02
- Chicago Sun-Times 06.24.02
- Chicago Sun-Times 01.17.03
- Chicago Sun-Times 06.15.03
- Chicago Tribune 12.04.04
- Chicago Daily Herald 09.27.05
- Chicago Tribune 09.27.05
- Chicago Tribune 10.28.05
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report page 3 03.20.06
- The Final Call 01.01.10
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 01.14.10
- IL SNAP Statement 09.20.14
- Illinois TImes 04.25.19
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
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