The Rev. Robert “Bud” DeGrand, a Roman Catholic priest who
was alleged to have sexually abused a youth while he was serving in
Jacksonville more than 30 years ago, has been permanently removed as
pastor of the four east-central Illinois parishes he was currently
leading.
Springfield Bishop Thomas John Paprocki
met Sunday with parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel in Sigel, St.
Mary of the Assumption in Neoga, St. Mary Help of Christians in Green
Creek and Sacred Heart in Lillyville to deliver the news. The move is
effective immediately.
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