Credibly Accused

Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct.

Published Jan. 28, 2020

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Jesuits Midwest Province

Donald J. Butler

Status: Deceased: 7/27/1999

Appeared under the heading: “Section One - Midwest Province Jesuits with an established allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.”

Birth Year: 1916

Ordination year: 1935

Reported assignment history:

1935-1946, Milford Novitiate, Milford, Ohio
1946-1971, Holy Family Parish, Chicago, Illinois
1971-1982, St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, Illinois
1982-1988, Little Brothers of the Poor, Chicago, Illinois
1988-1995, Provincial Office, Chicago, Illinois
1996-1997, Clark Street Jesuit Residence, Chicago, Illinois
1998-1999, Jesuit Community, Clarkston, Michigan
Died 7/27/1999

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Sources: U.S Catholic dioceses and religious orders, ProPublica reporting, Pontifical Yearbook (2019)

Data entry by: Tatyana Bellamy-Walker, Grace Haley, Samantha Maldonado, Spencer Norris, Anna Pouza, Lilia Saul

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