Fr. William J. Spine
Ordained: 1973
Assignments:
- 1973-1975: Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, Chicago, IL
- 1975-1981: Peru
- 1981-1983: St. Ignatius, Brooklyn, NY
- 1983-1986: St. Mary’s, Moline, IL
- 1986-1989: Holy Family, Chicago, IL
- 1989-1990: Clark St. Jesuit Residence, Chicago, IL
- 1991-1991: Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, CA
- 1991-2001: Jesuit Community at Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- 2001-2004: St. Paul’s, Lexington, KY
- 2001-2006: Hispanic Ministry, Lexington, KY
- 2006-2007: Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus – Provincial Office, Chicago, IL
- 2007-2010: Unknown
Fr. Spine was permanently removed from ministry in 2006 after the allegations of sexual abuse made against him were deemed credible. He has been accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy under the age of 18 while serving in Peru in late 1970s. Fr. Spine’s current status as a priest, his whereabouts, and whether he has access to children are unknown.