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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Diocese of Joliet, Illinois

James A. Nowak

Status: On leave

Appeared under the heading: “Diocesan Priests With Credible Allegation(S) Of Sexual Misconduct With Minors Made Against Them While Serving In The Diocese Of Joliet - Priests With Substantiated Allegations”

Birth Year: Not reported

Ordination year: 1967

Reported assignment history:

Holy Trinity Parish
Sacred Heart Parish (Lombard)
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish
St. Anthony Parish (Joliet)
St. Dominic Parish
Sts. Peter & Paul Parish
St. Mary Nativity Parish
Diocese of Joliet -Tribunal

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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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