MILWAUKEE (WI)
SNAP Wisconsin

Dolan returns to the Milwaukee Archdiocese as Catholics learn more about his cover up of clergy sex crimes

New Cardinal plans to celebrate his promotion, not explain his stewardship of diocese which led to bankruptcy

Statement by John Pilmaier, SNAP Wisconsin Director
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Former Milwaukee Archbishop, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York will return to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee this weekend to celebrate his promotion to the College of Cardinals. Dolan will preside at a Mass of Thanksgiving and attend other celebrations to be held in his honor arranged by himself and church officials from Milwaukee and New York.

Amid the orchestrated fanfare, however, Dolan is unlikely to address his pivotal role in the clergy sex abuse crisis, which after decades is still unfolding in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Dolan, who promised to Catholics during his tenure here that the church would be…