MINNESOTA
CBS Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt is stepping down.

In a statement, posted to the Archdiocese’s website, Nienstedt said he has submitted his resignation in order to give the Archdiocese a “new beginning amidst the many challenges we face.”

He goes on to say that his leadership has drawn attention away from the church.

As WCCO has been following for the past three years, dozens of clergy members have been accused of sexual abuse.

Nienstedt himself had even been accused of having inappropriate contact with a boy. He was cleared.