Overview
- The Rev. Denis Manuel Carneiro, a retired priest from the Archdiocese of Bhopal, is accused of sexually abusing a minor about 60 years ago in India.
- The Archdiocese of Chicago removed him from pastoral duties, revoked his ability to minister, and directed him to live away from parish premises.
- The allegation has been reported to civil authorities, and the Archdiocese of Bhopal is conducting its own inquiry.
- Carneiro "strenuously denies" the claim, according to a letter to parishioners, and he has complied with the directives.
- He previously served at Our Lady of the Rosary in Dunning (1972–74, 1979, 1989–99), Holy Family in Inverness (1999–2002), St. Mary in Buffalo Grove (2004; 2009–13; 2013–present), and as a chaplain at St. Alexius Hospital (1999–2002), and the Archdiocese urged anyone with information to come forward.