Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Fr. Christopher Ciomek
April 12, 2021
Dear Saint Peter Damian Parish Family, It is with great difficulty that I write to share news about your pastor, Father Christopher Ciomek. In keeping with our child protection policies, I have asked Father Ciomek to step aside from ministry following receipt by the Archdiocese of allegations of sexual abuse of a minor approximately 30 years ago. Allegations are claims that have not been proven as true or false. Therefore, guilt or innocence should not be assumed.
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