MINNESOTA
Valley News Live

In an open letter released on the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis website Monday morning Archbishop John Nienstedt announced he will release the names of priests who have sexually abused children.

The move marks a major change of position. For years the Archdiocese has refused to release a list of accused priests.

In his letter Nienstedt said, the Archdiocese will disclose “the names, locations and status of priests who are currently living in the Archdiocese, and who we know have substantiated claims against them of committing sexual abuse against minors.”

The letter said all the priests have been removed from ministry.

There is not an exact time on when the list will be released. In the letter Archbishop Nienstedt said they expect to announce the name of an outside firm to do the file review with in the next week and announce the results…