A woman who alleges a priest molested her in the mid-1980s when she was a young girl is suing him and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Investigators access to clergy abuse files limited
The St. Thomas law professor in charge of a task force charged with independently investigating sexual misconduct in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said he will control the panel’s access to sensitive files.
Archbishop admits mishandling of misconduct cases
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis made serious mistakes in the way it handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct in the last decade, Archbishop John Nienstedt said.
Archbishop denies cover-up of priest sexual abuse
Archbishop John Nienstedt said in remarks published Wednesday that he regrets some parishioners and priests have lost confidence in him.
Public Safety briefs
Loud singing, gold glitter graffiti and individuals claiming to be resident advsiers searching for alcohol are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Service held to mourn slain son of football star
About 100 people turned out at a Sioux Falls church to mourn the slain son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson
Student kills teacher, hurts 2 boys at Nev. school
Police are investigating a shooting at Sparks Middle School in northern Nevada that has injured at least two boys.
Kira Steger’s family plans to lay her to rest
Now that Kira Steger’s husband has been convicted of murder in Minnesota, a Wisconsin family plans to lay her to rest.
News in :90 — Oct. 16, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.
Sullivan expresses shock, sadness at Keating lawsuit
President Julie Sullivan said she was “shocked and saddened” by the news that a priest faculty member was named in a sexual abuse lawsuit.
St. Thomas priest on leave, lawsuit filed
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says a popular professor at the University of St. Thomas has taken a voluntary leave of absence.
News in :90 — Oct. 14, 2013
This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 14, 2013.
Public Safety briefs
A stolen football, a suspicious social media message and a roommate conflict are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Task force for church has lawyers, ex-cop
Brian Short, a former legal mediator and U.S. magistrate, is among six members of a lay-person task force that will review how church officials dealt with accusations of priest misconduct.
News in :90 — Oct. 9, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013.