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Popular Church architecture scholar accused of ‘sexually inappropriate’ conduct with seminarians

Denis McNamara was reportedly accused of sexual misconduct by multiple former or current seminarians at Mundelein seminary.

The Pillar
Mar 28, 2023
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A prominent Catholic architectural historian, author, and professor has been accused of sexual misconduct involving adult seminarians, Chicago’s Mundelein Seminary notified seminarians Monday.

Denis McNamara. Credit: Benedictine College

“I write to inform you that we received reports alleging Dr. Denis McNamara, a former [seminary] faculty member, engaged…

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