Survivors Group Says Madison Diocese Ignored Complaints Against Priest Accused of Sex Crimes

Madison-area priest charged with child sex crimes accused of sexual assault a year prior, survivor says Diocese knew

MADISON, Wis. — Andrew Showers, the Madison-area priest charged with child sex crimes at the end of August, is now being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Chicago more than a year before his recent arrest.

Survivors group says Madison Diocese ignored complaints against priest accused of sex crimes

The Diocese received a complaint about Andrew Showers more than a year before he was arrested on charges of attempted child sex assault.

Woman accuses priest charged with child sex crimes of more sexual misconduct

MADISON (WKOW) – A woman has come forward accusing Andrew Showers, the Madison priest who has been charged with three child sex crimes in Waupaca County, of more sexual misconduct.

Madison priest was tabbed to escort young adults on Rome trip despite reports of abuse

Despite reports of abuse involving a priest in the Madison Diocese, officials were planning to allow him to escort a group of young adults to Rome next year.

PRESS CONFERENCE: Victim to Speak Out About Previous Police Report Against Madison Priest Charged with Attempted Child Sexual Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2025 MADISON, WI – Nate’s Mission and the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 4th outside the Wisconsin State Capitol building regarding a prior police report against Fr. Andrew Showers, a Diocese of Madison priest recently charged with attempted use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, attempted child enticement-exposin