A north suburban Catholic priest has been removed from pastoral duties amid accusations of grooming and sexual misconduct involving adult seminarians, the Archdiocese of Chicago said Saturday.
The Rev. Xamie Reyes of Little Flower Parish in Waukegan is stepping away from the parish as the archdiocese, the arm of the Catholic Church for Cook and Lake counties, investigates the allegations, church officials said.
Cardinal Blase Cupich, leader of the archdiocese, has appointed the Rev. Ismael Garcia, the parish’s current associate pastor, as the administrator of the parish.
“I know that this is unsettling news, but I take seriously the responsibility to ensure those serving you are fit for ministry and that all are kept safe,” Cupich said in a letter to parishioners. “I do appreciate your patience as we work to evaluate thoroughly these allegations. Only by doing so can we remain true to our promise to keep everyone safe.”
Reyes became pastor of the Waukegan parish in 2019.
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