Fr. Michael R. Van Acker
Medical center chaplain and former chaplain at several high schools. Placed on leave in 6/2002 when the diocese received allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor in the early 1980s. Reportedly went on leave of absence in 1992 prior to his assignment to the medical center. On the diocese’s list in 12/2018. Included in the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes 7 “reported survivors.”
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