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…

On behalf of the Church, I apologize for the grave offenses committed against the vulnerable by those who were ordained to serve our communities. We are grateful to survivors who have come forward already and encourage those who have not yet come forward to do so. – Bishop John M. LeVoir The sexual abuse of minors by priests…

Special to The Prairie Catholic NEW ULM – As part of the ongoing commitment of the Diocese of New Ulm to address sexual abuse by priests and support abuse victims and survivors in healing, the diocese and the law firm of Jeff Anderson & Associates jointly disclosed on March 29 the names of 16 men…

None of the men whose names are disclosed remain in ministry; disclosure is important part of child protection and safety