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BATTLE CREEK (WKZO-AM) — The retired archbishop from Minnesota who retired following a sex scandal in his diocese defended himself from the podium this weekend in Battle Creek.
Archbishop Emeritus John Nienstedt told the congregation that news reports released last week were not entirely accurate, and that he would never do what he’s been accused of doing.
Reaction from the congregation has been mixed.
John [David] Clohessy, the national director of the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, said it comes down to a simple question: “Why take the risk?”
The Kalamazoo Diocese said Nienstedt hasn’t actually been convicted, and is in good standing with the church.
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