CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Chicago Archdiocese says it’s investigating three retired Catholic priests for child sex abuse claims dating back about 50 years.
The Archdiocese announced Father John Rudnik, 87, Father James Flynn, 80 Father John Clemens, 75 each have one abuse of a minor claim against them.
The retirees have been instructed to continue not to say mass or perform other priestly duties during the Independent Review Board investigation. In a statement, the Archdiocese said it has offered victims services to the accused and notified the parishes where the priests served.
Cardinal Blase Cupich said they take every allegation seriously and will follow well-established policies and procedures for investigations.
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