Chicago Archdiocese Removes Father Pfleger Over 1993-1995 Abuse Claim as He Denies Allegation
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Updated · NBC Chicago · Jul 12
Chicago Archdiocese Removes Father Pfleger Over 1993-1995 Abuse Claim as He Denies Allegation
3 articles · Updated · NBC Chicago · Jul 12
Summary
Cardinal Blase Cupich ordered Father Michael Pfleger to step aside from St. Sabina ministry and live away from the parish while the Archdiocese investigates a sexual-abuse allegation involving a minor.
Pfleger said he was notified on July 9 that a woman accused him of abusing her at St. Sabina between 1993 and 1995, and he called the claim "an absolute lie."
The archdiocese said the move follows its child-protection policy, while Cupich told parishioners Pfleger strongly denies the accusation.
This is at least the fifth accusation against Pfleger; earlier investigations in 2021 and 2022 ended with the archdiocese deeming prior claims unfounded and allowing him to return.