The former vicar general of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has left the priesthood, some 31/2 years after his abrupt resignation amid allegations that church officials mishandled the case of a priest found with child pornography.
A jury has acquitted a Hibbing priest accused of molesting four girls. Jurors deliberated about two hours Monday before finding 30-year-old Brian Lederer not guilty on all counts.
A suburban Minneapolis priest has agreed to go on paid leave while Pennsylvania authorities investigate whether there was a cover-up of sexual abuse by someone in his Catholic order.
A suburban Minneapolis priest has agreed to go on paid leave while Pennsylvania authorities investigate whether there was a cover-up of sexual abuse by someone in his Catholic order.
Two women who were sexually abused as minors by a priest, have filed lawsuits against the St. Cloud Diocese. The two cases were filed this (Tuesday) morning under the Child Victims Act.
Some Catholics in Minneapolis and St. Paul are hoping that Archbishop John Nienstedt's resignation will prompt parishioners who have been withholding donations to start giving again.
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says it placed an active priest on a leave of absence after it received an allegation of past sexual abuse.