Chicago-Area Priest Removed From Ministry for 'Inappropriate Relationship' Returns to Mexico

A Chicago-area priest who was removed from the ministry for an "inappropriate relationship" was hoping to start over in San Antonio, Texas, but has instead relocated to Mexico.

The San Antonio Archdiocese told NBC 5 that Fr. Marco Mercado "never had a formal assignment" and has returned to live with his family in Mexico. Mercado was formerly the rector of the Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in Des Plaines.

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