Michael Pfleger

Leaders at Saint Sabina Church have announced that they plan to withhold monthly assessments normally paid to the Archdiocese of Chicago until the investigation into abuse allegations against Fr. Michael Pfleger is concluded. The announcement was made in a letter from Cory Williams, Pfleger’s executive assistant at St. Sabina. “Today, the leadership and cabinet of the Faith Community of...

The Illinois Department of Children & Family Services has determined that a report of “suspected child abuse or neglect” related to Rev. Michael Pfleger is “unfounded,” the agency wrote in a letter to the long-time St. Sabina minister on Feb. 23, 2021.

The Illinois Department of Children & Family Services said a report of “suspected child abuse or neglect” related to Rev. Michael Pfleger is “unfounded,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean an incident didn’t occur. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports.

The St. Sabina faith community joined together Wednesday in a rally to support Rev. Michael Pfleger while the Chicago Archdiocese continues its investigation into allegations. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojeciechowski reports.

Two men who have accused the Rev. Michael Pfleger of sexually abusing them in the 1970s spoke out for the first time on Monday, saying that the alleged abuse “destroyed” their lives. The brothers say they’ve never spoken to each other about the allegations until now. Both now live in Texas, but 45 years ago they say they met Pfleger…

A second allegation of sexual abuse of a minor has been received by the Chicago Archdiocese against the Rev. Michael Pfleger, officials confirmed Sunday evening. According to an archdiocese spokesperson, the allegation comes from a sibling of the minor who came forward with abuse allegations earlier this year. Pfleger was asked to step aside from his ministry at St. Sabina…

A second person has come forward with accusations that they were sexually abused by the Rev. Michael Pfleger, and now the priest has responded forcefully to those allegations. NBC 5’s Christian Farr has the details.

on Friday. supporters of Rev. Michael Pfleger rallied around the Chicago priest, who was accused of child sexual abuse. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

St. Sabina voiced support after the Archdiocese of Chicago asked the Rev. Michael Pfleger to step aside from his ministry at the faith community following an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.

Supports of Rev. Michael Pfleger continue to rally as the long-time St. Sabina pastor faces sexual assault allegations from 40 years prior. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.

As Rev. Michael Pfleger faces allegations of sexually abusing a minor 40 years ago, the long-time St. Sabina pastor’s supporters gathered in Chicago Wednesday. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

UPDATE: Pfleger has since issued a response in a post on social media. Read more here. The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked Father Michael Pfleger to step aside from his ministry following an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor that was received by the Archdiocese’s Office of Child Abuse Investigations and Review. According to a letter from Cardinal...

Father Michael Pfleger responded Wednesday after the Archdiocese of Chicago asked him to step aside from his ministry following an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked Father Michael Pfleger to step aside from his ministry following an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor that was received by the Archdiocese’s Office of Child Abuse Investigations and Review. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando has more details.

Chicago faith leaders announced they will hold an march down Michigan Avenue Thursday to condemn city violence.

Father Michael Pfleger and Rev. Jesse Jackson join in to help striking nursing home caregivers fight for pandemic pay. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports

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Two years ago, St. Sabinia pastor Michael Pfleger was so appalled at gun violence in Chicago that he led a march that shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway. “And we don’t see any change in these neighborhoods now — nothing,” Pfleger told NBC 5. “I can’t see one thing in this neighborhood that’s been done that gives me hope.”...

The Saint Sabina faith community gathered in a march Sunday to protest recent Chicago and nation-wide violence. Especially with a warm holiday weekend approaching, many expressed concern for a uptick in violence and a demand to find a solution. “We call people to draw the line and say, ‘we got this,’” Pastor at St. Sabina Rev. Michael Pfleger said. “We…

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A MAJOR MARCH AND RALLY CALLING FOR AN END TO GUN VIOLENCE THIS LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND....

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HUNDREDS TURNED OUT AT SAINT SABINA CHURCH, AS POLICE REVEALED THEIR PLANS TO STOP THE...
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