Evanston pastor resigns, allegedly used church funds for personal expenses

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.

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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.