The separate allegations against the two priests date back 30 to 40 years.
CHICAGO -- Two Catholic priests who have served at multiple churches in the Chicago area are stepping away from the ministry, amid separate allegations of sexual abuse of a child decades ago, the Chicago Archdiocese announced Saturday.Fr. Matthew Foley has been accused of sexually abusing a minor approximately 30 years ago while assigned to St. Agatha Parish in the North Lawndale neighborhood, while Fr.
'I want to stress that the welfare of the children entrusted to our care is our paramount concern. The Archdiocese of Chicago takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and encourages anyone who feels they have been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee to come forward,' Cupich wrote.In addition to his time at St. Agatha, Foley has served at St.
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