Overview

• Father David Ryan was removed from all parish and school duties on July 29 after a fresh allegation of sexual abuse dating to his time at Maryville Academy about 30 years ago.
• Archbishop Blase Cupich confirmed the claim has been submitted to civil authorities and will undergo review by the Independent Review Board.
• Ryan, who faced similar decades-old accusations in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and was cleared each time, denies ever harming a minor.
• Father Steven Lanza has been appointed interim administrator of St. Francis de Sales Parish to maintain church operations during the investigation.
• The archdiocese’s Victim Assistance Ministry has offered support services to the accuser and encouraged other survivors to come forward.