The sexual abuse allegations against the Rev. Michael Keating will no longer be heard as a lawsuit in the state court because of the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy declaration.
Allegations against Keating no longer heard as a lawsuit
News in :90 – Sept. 17, 2014
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.
The Rev. Michael Keating resigns
The Rev. Michael Keating, a St. Thomas faculty member who worked in the Catholic studies department, resigned Tuesday.
Archdiocesan list of abusive priests has connections to St. Thomas
Priests with St. Thomas connections are on the list of clergy accused of sexually abusing minors, which was released by the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis Thursday.
Minn. archdiocese reveals accused priests’ names
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Thursday disclosed the names of 34 priests who have been accused of sexually abusing minors, following months of criticism that church leaders mishandled such allegations.
The Rev. Michael Keating investigation timeline
This timeline is a reflection of published reports, a law enforcement investigation and the Jane Doe 20 lawsuit.
Sullivan responds to Keating concerns
President Sullivan acknowledged in her third “brown bag luncheon” Monday that she has received concerns from parents of prospective students regarding the Rev. Michael Keating.
Campus Ministry holds day of prayer for archdiocese
Students gathered in the Adoration Chapel to pray for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as anyone affected by the upheaval in the church.
Accusations against priests don’t define Church
The church is not perfect. While priests lead their parishes, they too are human. Like all people, they sin.
Investigators access to clergy abuse files limited
The St. Thomas law professor in charge of a task force charged with independently investigating sexual misconduct in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said he will control the panel’s access to sensitive files.
Archbishop admits mishandling of misconduct cases
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis made serious mistakes in the way it handled allegations of clergy sexual misconduct in the last decade, Archbishop John Nienstedt said.
Archbishop denies cover-up of priest sexual abuse
Archbishop John Nienstedt said in remarks published Wednesday that he regrets some parishioners and priests have lost confidence in him.
Police ask abuse victims to come forward
St. Paul police on Thursday asked anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse by a priest to come forward and report their experiences to law enforcement.
News in :90 — Oct. 16, 2013
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013.
Campus Ministry allows community to react to church events
St. Thomas community members attended a Campus Ministry event to discuss current issues in the archdiocese and to pray for the church and people affected by recent scandal.