The Diocese and those representing victims and survivors continue to work together to come to a fair resolution of claims that allows the work of the Church to continue in our communities. As of May 25, 2016, the date the three-year open window for making civil claims for historical cases of child sexual abuse closed, 101 claims…

For three years, victims and survivors of child sexual abuse had been encouraged to come forward and file a claim for restitution, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.

“It is a time to recommit to efforts to prevent the abuse of the vulnerable and vow never to forget the lessons of this tragic chapter in Church history.” – Bishop John LeVoir

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am writing because a number of parishes in the Diocese of New Ulm, including your parish, have recently been sued under the Minnesota Child Victims Act. As you may know, the Minnesota Child Victims Act removed for three years the civil statute of limitations for historical cases of child sexual abuse. The deadline to file a claim is May 25, 2016.

Everyone called to participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month The “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) says, “In Matthew 25, the Lord, in his commission to his apostles and disciples, told them that whenever they show mercy and compassion to the least…

Victims and survivors urged to come forward Anyone who has suffered sexual abuse by a priest or another person involved in Church ministry is encouraged to immediately report such abuse to local law enforcement, regardless of when it occurred, if it has not yet been reported. A listing of all county law enforcement and child…

As published in The Prairie Catholic – April, 2016 Names and brief biographical information of those credibly accused This information is the result of careful review of clergy assignment information. If you believe there is an error or omission in this information, please contact 507-233-5313. Of the 16 men whose names are disclosed, 13 are…

The Diocese of New Ulm, along with dioceses throughout the United States, has enacted policies to address sexual abuse in Church ministry and to help ensure safe environments for children and young people. The “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” is a comprehensive set of procedures established by the United States Conference…

por Obispo John M. LeVoir Ha llegado el momento para que la Iglesia tome la llamada alegre a la misericordia una vez más. – Papa Francisco Nos encontramos en medio del jubileo extraordinario, el Año Santo de la Misericordia, declarado por el Papa Francisco. Este Año Santo comenzó con la solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción…

By Bishop John M. LeVoir The time has come for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy once more. – Pope Francis We are in the midst of an extraordinary jubilee, the Holy Year of Mercy, declared by Pope Francis. This Holy Year commenced on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception last December and will conclude on the Solemnity of Our Lord…