Former BCA head named to new Archdiocese role

Fox 9
August 26, 2014

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/26362477/former-bca-head-in-new-archdiocese-role

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) -

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has named Judge Timothy O'Malley, the former head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, to a newly-created position as director of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment.

The appointment comes as a key recommendation by the Task Force as sex abuse victims have come forward with allegations and charges have been filed against clergymen in recent months, as well as backlash against Archbishop John Nienstedt.

Nienstedt contended he won't resign in a letter published in the Catholic Spirit in early August, and in it, he says he feels bound to his position because the Holy Father put him there. He also claims he never knowingly covered up any clergy abuse, but did say he could have been more involved in handling priest misconduct. He also answered questions regarding allegations of his own possible sexual misconduct, and how he intends to help the church come together again.

O'Malley says he's been disappointed by how the Catholic church has addressed reports of clergy abuse and he wants to help change it. He formerly served as the Superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, as an FBI special agent, an associate attorney at Sidley & Austin and in SWAT leading roles.