Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Leadership resignations amid abuse crisis
Pope Francis accepted the resignations of Archbishop John Nienstedt and Auxiliary Bishop Lee A. Piché amid the continuing abuse crisis and institutional scrutiny.
2013
Questions over handling of abuse allegations
Media reporting raised allegations that senior archdiocesan officials knew about and failed to properly address an earlier abuse allegation, intensifying criticism of institutional responses.
2012
Curtis Wehmeyer abuse case
Curtis Wehmeyer pleaded guilty to numerous charges involving sexual abuse and child pornography. The case became part of wider scrutiny of archdiocesan safeguarding and personnel practices.