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Father Pfleger Accused of Sexual Impropriety

Father Pfleger asked to step aside amid allegations.

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Father Pfleger Accused of Sexual Impropriety (Chicago, IL) – In a press release today, the Saint Sabina and the Saint Sabina Academy community were addressed by the Office of the Archbishop regarding the recent accusations Father Pfleger has come under. Father Pfleger was recently accused of sex abuse of a child. The release in it’s full text is below:

Office of the Archbishop
830 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2030
312.534.8230
archchicago.org

January 5, 2021

Dear members of the Faith Community of Saint Sabina and the Saint Sabina Academy Community, I write to share some difficult news about your senior pastor, Father Michael Pfleger. In keeping with our child protection policies, I have asked Father Pfleger to step aside from ministry following receipt by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Child Abuse Investigations and Review of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor more than 40 years ago. Allegations are claims that have not been proven as true or false. Therefore, guilt or innocence should not be assumed.

Father Pfleger has agreed to cooperate fully with my request and will live away from the parish while this matter is investigated. Your pastor, Father Thulani Magwaza will serve as temporary administrator of Saint Sabina Parish and will attend to the needs of the parish and school community.

Moreover, as is required by our child protection policies, the allegation was reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Cook County State’s Attorney. The person making the allegation has been offered the services of our Victim Assistance Ministry and the archdiocese has begun its investigation.

In the days and weeks ahead, members of the archdiocese’s Office for the Protection of Children and Youth will be available to answer any questions you may have and provide you with support during this challenging time.

It is crucial that you know nothing is more important than the welfare of the children entrusted to our care. The Archdiocese of Chicago takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and encourages anyone who feels they have been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee to come forward. Complete information about reporting sexual abuse can be found on the archdiocesan website at www.archchicago.org.


Please know that you are in my prayers. We will do our best to keep you informed of developments as they occur.

Sincerely yours in Christ,


Archbishop of Chicago

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