Chicago priest asked to step aside from parish, school due to child molestation allegations

Park Ridge Catholic priest under investigation by DCFS over child molestation, exploitation allegations

A Catholic priest in northwest suburban Park Ridge is being investigated by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for allegations of child molestation and exploitation, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday.The priest, the Rev. Martin Nyberg, was at St. Paul of the Cross as an associate pastor from June 2023 to July 2024 and at St. Josaphat Parish in Lincoln Park as a deacon from June 2023 until May 2024.He "strenuously d…

Chicago priest asked to step aside from parish, school due to child molestation allegations

CHICAGO — A Chicago priest has been asked to step aside from a Lincoln Park parish and school following allegations of child exploitation and molestation. Father Martin Nyberg, 28, has been an associate pastor at St. Josaphat Parish and School, located in the 2200 block of North Southport, since July 1, according to the archdiocese. Prior to that, he was a deacon at St. Paul of the Cross Church and School, located in the 300 block of South Washi…

Chicago pastor steps aside as DCFS investigates child molestation allegations

An investigation has been launched into allegations of child exploitation and molestation by a Chicago associate pastor.

Chicago priest removed from parish amid child molestation claims

A priest has been removed as the associate pastor of a Catholic school and church in Lincoln Park, amid an investigation into allegations of child exploitation and child molestation. Cardinal Blase Cupich sent a letter to St. Josaphat Parish and School at Southport and Belden avenues, informing the parish that he asked Fr. Martin Nyberg to step aside from his duties after the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services opened an investiga

Sheriff Re-Arrests Goleta Teacher for Child Molestation Amidst Hidden Camera Investigation

Steven Schapansky Arrested Friday in Fresno Area Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives announced Friday they have re-arrested 54-year-old Steven Schapansky from Goleta on a new charge of child molestation. Deputies began their investigation on July 12, 2024, when they received a report of secret recording devices that were found in the Schapansky’s possessions. As a result of the initial investigation detectives arrested Schapansky on July …