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THE CASE — BACKGROUND

Father John Curran

Father John William Curran was a Roman Catholic priest ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago who served at multiple parishes over several decades, including at St. Christina Catholic School and Parish. By 1990, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin was reportedly aware of sexual abuse allegations involving Curran. Curran was forced to resign his parish position in 1992, placed on restricted ministry in 1993, and suspended from all ministry in 1996. GGH Law has filed multiple active lawsuits against the Archdiocese on behalf of survivors.

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ALLEGATIONS & TIMELINE

What the Records Show

GGH attorney Georgia Booth stated, “The documents we have now make clear that these priests were known risks long before they encountered our clients.”

GGH attorney Mike Grieco stated, “These are not historical accusations that remained hidden in a drawer. These lawsuits show the Archdiocese had documented knowledge of both priests’ predatory behavior yet continued assigning them to work with children. This was a deliberate pattern of protection.”

  • In May 2023, the Illinois AG’s Report identified Curran among credibly accused Archdiocese of Chicago clergy, noting 40 reported survivors with alleged abuse spanning from 1949 through the 1990s.

Legal Claims

What GGH Law Is Investigating

GGH Law is investigating civil claims on behalf of survivors. The following claims are central to the investigation.

Clergy Sexual Abuse of Students

Father Curran allegedly groomed students at St. Christina Catholic School and Parish and sexually abused them in his rectory bedroom in the 1980s, according to lawsuits filed by GGH Law in November 2025.

Negligent Supervision & Retention

The Archdiocese allegedly had complaints against Curran since the 1960s, was aware of allegations by at least 1990, and kept reassigning rather than removing him from ministry for decades.

Institutional Cover-Up

The Archdiocese followed what GGH Law’s lawsuits describe as a “predator pipeline” practice of quietly relocating problem priests rather than removing them or warning families.

Named Defendants

Who Is Being Investigated

Father John William Curran

Ordained Archdiocese of Chicago. Served at St. Christina Catholic School and Parish and other Chicago parishes. Archdiocese was aware of complaints by at least 1990. Forced to resign 1992. Review Board found reasonable cause 1993. Suspended from all ministries 1996. GGH Law has filed multiple active lawsuits.

Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese had complaints against Curran since the 1960s and was aware of allegations by at least 1990. The Review Board found reasonable cause in 1993. Curran was suspended from all ministry in 1996.

Your Attorneys

GGH Is Fighting for Families Like Yours

If you or someone you love was harmed due to negligence at a Catholic parish, school, or other Diocese-affiliated institution in Illinois, you may have legal options. GGH Law represents survivors in civil cases involving negligence, failure to supervise, and failure to disclose incidents of alleged abuse or harm.

Institutions have a legal duty to protect those in their care. When they fail to properly screen clergy, ignore warning signs, or conceal incidents of harm, they can be held accountable. The same applies to the Diocese itself — when a central authority oversees a network of parishes and schools, it also shares responsibility for ensuring those locations are safe.

 

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Questions Survivors Are Asking

Frequently Asked Questions

In November 2025, GGH Law filed two lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Chicago on behalf of former St. Christina students who allege Curran sexually abused them in the 1980s. The lawsuits allege the Archdiocese kept reassigning rather than removing him.
The Archdiocese had complaints going back to the 1960s. In 1993, the Review Board found reasonable cause to believe he had abused children, yet he continued spending time with minors.
Possibly yes. Illinois has significantly expanded its statutes of limitation for childhood sexual abuse claims in recent years. GGH Law can evaluate your situation in a free, confidential consultation.
No. GGH Law handles these cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win. Your consultation is completely free and confidential.
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