US archbishop calls out Vatican for not concluding investigation of predecessor accused of abuse
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has barred Archbishop Nienstedt from exercising public ministry until the Vatican concludes its investigation.
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Articles tagged John Nienstedt
Minnesota pastor defies archbishop, hosts talk by suspended priest who opposes Catholic teaching
'I’m officially outside the Church but very much in line with Pope Francis,' the suspended priest told LifeSiteNews.
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Minneapolis priest laments removal of music director who contracted gay ‘marriage’
'I am happy for Jamie and Garrett and wish them nothing but happiness.'
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Archbishop backs removal of parish liturgist who contracted gay ‘marriage’
'The teachings of the Church must be upheld, including the pastoral response of working with an employee whose actions are contrary to the Catholic faith.'
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Media reports claiming Abp. John Nienstedt under investigation are ‘inaccurate’: police
“As we stand here this day, they're not being investigated," said police spokesman Howie Padilla.
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Archbishop: abortion, contraception, gay ‘marriage’ threaten ‘the stability of our civilization’
“Today, many evil forces have set their sights on the dissolution of marriage and the debasing of family life,” Archbishop Niendstedt told his Catholic audience.
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Dissenting Minnesota priest calls for archbishop’s resignation for defending marriage
Fr. Michael Tegeder said Archbishop Nienstedt should “prayerfully consider stepping down from his office” for defending his Church's teachings on the family.
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Minnesota archbishop, dozens of clergy issue clarion call to defend marriage as vote looms
“I ask all Minnesotans - all Minnesotans - to join us in voting yes on November 6th,” said Archbishop Nienstedt.
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3 retired, 80 former priests criticize Catholic bishops’ support for Minnesota marriage amendment
A spokesman for the Minnesota Catholic Conference decried the letters as "unfortunate attempts by some to divide Catholics from their shepherds, their bishops."
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