Overview

• The alleged abuse occurred at Sacred Heart Parish in Melrose Park approximately 40 years ago.
• Father Curtis Lambert has served in various roles at Chicago-area parishes since 1974, including pastor and administrator.
• The Archdiocese notified local parishes of the accusation and barred Lambert from all priestly duties and parish activities.
• Civil authorities and the church’s Independent Review Board are conducting parallel investigations into the claim.
• Lambert denies the allegation and the Archdiocese’s Victim Assistance Ministry has offered support services to the accuser.