10 church communities informed after 2 retired priests accused of abuse: Archdiocese of Chicago

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Friday, July 24, 2026 2:04AM
10 church communities informed of retired priests alleged abuse
The Archdiocese of Chicago sent letters to 10 church communities after retired priests Fathers Kenneth Fleck and Thomas Conde were accused of abuse.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Archdiocese of Chicago sent letters to 10 different church communities, after two different retired priests were accused of sexually abusing minors.

The archdiocese says it's been informed a lawsuit will be filed alleging abuse by Father Kenneth Fleck.

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The abuse allegedly happened more than 30 years ago at Our Lady of Peace Parish.

Father fleck denies the allegations.

He served at parishes in Oak Lawn, South Holland, Tinley Park and Chicago.

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The archdiocese also sent letters about a lawsuit claiming abuse by Father Thomas Conde.

That alleged abuse happened at Saint James Parish more than 20 years ago.

Father Conde is also denying the allegations.

He worked at churches in Lansing, Chicago, Western Springs and Libertyville.

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