Little Italy priest being investigated for alleged 'improper conversations' with minors, women

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Sunday, May 10, 2026 10:20PM
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago priest is under investigation, after he was accused of "improper conversations."

Cardinal Blase Cupich sent a letter to parishioners of Saint Francis of Assisi in the Little Italy neighborhood.

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He says the Chicago Archdiocese received allegations that Rev. Jose Molina engaged in inappropriate communications with minors and adult women.

Molina has served as temporary minister at Saint Francis since August of last year.

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