Sunday, October 26, 2014 – The Clergy Review Board concluded that Deacon Damiani is fit for public ministry and recommended that he be reinstated. Archbishop Nienstedt is in complete accord with the Board’s Recommendations. Deacon Damiani’s leave of absence is now ended and his faculties are reinstated. Continue reading
News & Events
Statement Regarding Disclosure of Additional Names
Thursday, October 23, 2014 – Today, we join law firm Jeff Anderson and Associates in jointly disclosing the names and assignment histories of 17 men who have substantiated claims against them of sexually abusing a minor while they were assigned as priests. Continue reading
Child protection staff now complete with hiring of assistant director
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 – When Tim O’Malley joined the archdiocese in mid-September, he wasted little time in bringing Michael Campion on board to help oversee the archdiocese’s child protection efforts. Campion started the job as assistant director of ministerial standards and safe environment on Oct. 13. Continue reading
Historic Settlement Reached; Agreement to Work Together to Protect Children; Help Victims/Survivors Heal
Monday, October 13, 2014 – Today, attorney Jeff Anderson and officials from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced a settlement of the first case filed under the Minnesota Child Victims Act and a history-making agreement to work together to protect children and help clergy sexual abuse victims/survivors heal. Continue reading
Statement Regarding Historic Day for Safety of Children
Monday, October 13, 2014 – The joint agreement that has been reached between the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and Jeff Anderson and Associates and the survivors he represents is a historic moment in our efforts to assure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. Continue reading