Evanston pastor resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- The pastor of Saint John Henry Newman Parish in north suburban Evanston has resigned.

An investigation found that Rev. Kenneth Anderson used church funds for personal expenses.



Cardinal Blase Cupich said in a letter that Anderson set up a separate bank account into which he deposited "substantial parish funds."

The cardinal says Anderson has agreed to pay back the money.
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