
Pastors Get Crookston
Bishop Andrew Cozzens’ efforts in the longsuffering diocese are setting an example for the episcopacy — and refining misguided understandings of what “pastoral” looks like.
Bishop Andrew Cozzens’ efforts in the longsuffering diocese are setting an example for the episcopacy — and refining misguided understandings of what “pastoral” looks like.
The bishop is reported to have pressured an alleged victim to drop his allegation of abuse against a priest, failed to follow mandatory reporting laws, and neglected to follow protocols designed to monitor priests accused of misconduct.
Bishop Hoeppner is reported to have pressured an alleged victim to drop his allegation of abuse against a priest, failed to follow mandatory reporting laws, and neglected to follow protocols designed to monitor priests accused of misconduct.
The depositions were released by attorney Jeff Anderson as part of a settlement agreement for the Diocese of Crookston.
Bishop Michael Hoeppner is the first sitting U.S. bishop to be investigated under new misconduct protocols introduced by Pope Francis earlier this year.
US bishops to focus on pastoral response to smut at fall assembly next week.
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