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May 12, 2017

Minnesota bishop denies coercing abuse victim from reporting allegation

In a statement May 9, Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston denied coercing abuse victims from reporting claims of sexual abuse against a priest of his diocese.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston "categorically denies that he in any way forced, coerced or encouraged" a candidate for the permanent diaconate not to report his claim of sexual abuse against a priest of the diocese, the Diocese of Crookston stated May 9.

Published in International