Archbishop Busted on Homosexuality Allegations

[Alnitak]

Catholic Archbishop of Minneapolis/St. Paul John Nienstedt has had many allegations of sexual conduct over the years and they have finally caught up to him.

“Based on my interview with Greene Espel—as well as conversations with other interviewees—I believe that the investigators have received about ten sworn statements alleging sexual impropriety on the part of the archbishop dating from his time as a priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit, as Bishop of New Ulm, and while coadjutor and archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis,” [Canon lawyer Jennifer Haselberger]

Archbishop Nienstedt under investigation

Minnesotans whom fought for marriage might remember his fervent opposition to equality.

In 2012, Nienstedt secured about $650,000 in church money to support a proposed amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in the state. That amendment ultimately failed at the polls...

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And earlier, the Archbishop became infamous for writing a letter to a Catholic mom, telling her she had to either reject her gay son or burn in hell forever.

Anti-Gay Rights Catholic Bishop Accused of Same-Sex 'Misconduct'

The archbishop has also faced criticism in the past for misconduct during the sex abuse scandal. He should have been prosecuted as well.

In a deposition taken as part of a sexual abuse lawsuit against the archdiocese, he acknowledged failing to inform police about complaints of sexual misbehavior by priests.

Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt faces new sex claims

 

[chrisrobin]

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Just another closeted, self-hating hypocrite.

Minneapolis? Perhaps he should consult Marquesa Bachmann!

 

[nycguydowntown]

Yeah, I've seen this perv before and wondered when the shit would hit the fan for him---wonder if Francis will do anything about this.

 

[Alnitak]

Yeah, I've seen this perv before and wondered when the shit would hit the fan for him---wonder if Francis will do anything about this.

There are no Catholic primates in North America. The investigation is being conducted at the archbishop's bidding, so it can be counted on to exonerate him. Multiple allegations, as opposed to one, are harder to escape from. He will always be prosecuted in the eyes of the laity. I hope an order comes from the Vatican to boot him from office.

 

[scream4ever]

Yah the Catholic church practically ran the pro amendment/anti-equality campaign here in Minnesota. It was refreshing to see so many Catholics going against what the church said and instead supporting their gay and lesbian family and friends.

 

[Kulindahr]

Now I know why God sent the floods to Minneapolis!

 

[jensu846]

Everybody of any rank in the Catholic Church is gay. Everybody.

 

[The Fly]

This asshole is a stain on the state of Minnesota. He received money from NOM and others so he could send out anti-gay DVD's to the catholic’s of the state.........then was surprised when so many sent them back.

He has gone as far as telling priests if they have opinions contrary to his, keep them to themselves or else.

 

[Kulindahr]

This asshole is a stain on the state of Minnesota. He received money from NOM and others so he could send out anti-gay DVD's to the catholic’s of the state.........then was surprised when so many sent them back.

He has gone as far as telling priests if they have opinions contrary to his, keep them to themselves or else.

What fun is a higher position in a hierarchy if you can't abuse it?

 

[bike10]

To quote "I am shocked to know there are gay priest."

 

[Kulindahr]

This thread keeps making me think of a certain movie:

Mass Appeal

 

[JackinSea]

To quote "I am shocked to know there are gay priest."

A few ... here and there ...