Office for the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY)

Rule Changes

Oversees abuse investigations and review

The Archdiocese of Chicago has cleared retired Rev. Kenneth Fleck of a sexual abuse allegation from his years as pastor of Our Lady of Peace and approved his return to ministry. Cardinal Blase Cupich accepted the Independent Review Board's finding of no reasonable cause, then told six parishes where Fleck served that the priest is in good standing.

Updated Oct 26