Archbishop Nienstedt denies misconduct allegations

July 20, 2015

Archbishop John Nienstedt, who resigned as archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis in June, has denied allegations of personal misconduct.

"It pains me deeply that my good name and reputation have been put into question by allegations that are entirely false and based wholly on rumor, hearsay, or innuendo," he told the Minneapolis Star Tribune, as he denied various allegations, including inappropriately touching a former seminarian and visiting a gay bar.

 

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Further information:

• In his first remarks since resigning, Nienstedt denies allegations in affidavits (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
• Archbishop Nienstedt sought to limit investigation of his conduct, report charges (CWN, 6/19)