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St. Sabina to Withhold Monthly Assessments from Archdiocese Until Pfleger Investigation is Complete
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...
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DCFS Letter Says Child Abuse Claim Against Rev. Pfleger ‘Unfounded'
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.
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DCFS Letter Says Child Abuse Claim Against Rev. Pfleger ‘Unfounded'
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.
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St. Sabina Community Unites to Support Rev. Pfleger Amid Investigation
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.
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Brothers Accusing Pfleger of Abuse Speak Out as Priest's Lawyers Deny Allegations
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…
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2nd Abuse Allegation Levied Against Pfleger; Lawyers Call Accusations a ‘Shakedown'
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…
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2nd Abuse Allegation Levied Against Pfleger; Lawyers Call Accusations a ‘Shakedown'
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.
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Rally Supports Father Pfleger Following Abuse Allegation
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.
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St. Sabina Voices Support For Pfleger Following Sexual Abuse Allegation
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.
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Supporters Rally as Rev. Pfleger Faces Sexual Assault Allegation
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.
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Supporters Ask Public to Reserve Judgement After Rev. Pfleger Accused of Sexual Abuse
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.
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Pfleger Asked to Step Aside From Ministry After Child Abuse Allegation, Chicago Archdiocese Says
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...
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‘Devastated, Hurt… Angry': Father Pfleger Responds After Abuse Allegation
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.
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Pfleger Asked to Step Aside From Ministry After Child Abuse Allegation, Chicago Archdiocese Says
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.
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Chicago Faith Leaders to Hold Anti-Violence March Down Michigan Avenue Thursday
Chicago faith leaders announced they will hold an march down Michigan Avenue Thursday to condemn city violence.
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Faith Leaders Join Striking Nursing Home Healthcare Workers in Fight For Pandemic Pay
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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South Side Pastor Said He Hasn't Seen Chicago Violence This Bad in 45 Years
NOW NBC 5 INVESTIGATES:
FATHER MICHAEL PFLEGER SAYS THE GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO IS THE WORST HE’S EVER SEEN.
PFLEGER WITNESSED THE AFTERMATH LAST NIGHT.
TONIGHT: HE SAYS THINGS MUST CHANGE.
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South Side Pastor Said He Hasn't Seen Chicago Violence This Bad in 45 Years
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.”...
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Anti-Violence March Fills Streets at Saint Sabina Church
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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Anti-Violence Protestors Flood Streets at Saint Sabina Church
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HUNDREDS TURNED OUT AT SAINT SABINA CHURCH, AS POLICE REVEALED THEIR PLANS TO STOP THE...
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