MINNESOTA
Faribault County Register
March 11, 2014
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Archbishop John Nienstedt will not face criminal charges in connection with an allegation that he inappropriately touched a boy during a public photo shoot in 2009, authorities announced Tuesday.
Nienstedt, who had strongly denied the allegation but stepped down from public ministry while police investigated, said Tuesday he will now resume all of his public duties.
“I look forward to returning to public ministry during this Lenten season, especially during Holy Week and the great feast of Easter,” Nienstedt said in a statement. “I continue to offer my prayers for all … who have been harmed by clergy sexual abuse. I once again offer my apology to all who have been affected by these terrible offenses.”
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office said Tuesday’s announcement resolves this specific case against Nienstedt, but other investigations into allegations of child sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis are ongoing.
Police say there are currently eight other open investigations.
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