John Clayton Nienstedt (English Wikipedia)

"Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt". Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. January 15, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
"Letter from Archbishop Nienstedt regarding allegation" (Press release). Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul. December 17, 2013. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.

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"Strategic planning in Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis 2009–2010". Retrieved September 29, 2016.

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"Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment, Amendment 1 (2012)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 25, 2013.

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"Archbishop John Clayton Nienstedt [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved November 18, 2023.

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Hanners, David (April 24, 2007). "Conservative bishop to succeed Flynn: A lauded liturgist, administrator, New Ulm conservative also is known for controversy". TwinCities.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013.

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Thavis, John (December 13, 2004). "Vatican firms up plans for U.S. seminary visitation in 2005". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on December 14, 2004.
Glatz, Carol (June 30, 2008). "Pope gives palliums to archbishops, says church's mission is to unite". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on July 8, 2008.
Muth, Chaz (September 5, 2008). "Catholic clergy offer prayers at Republican National Convention". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on September 9, 2008.

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"Bishop Nienstedt in line to take Saint Paul-Minneapolis post". Catholic News Agency. April 24, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
Schneible, Ann (June 15, 2015). "Minn. archbishop resigns with 'clear conscience' amid sex abuse charges". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved June 15, 2015.

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San Martín, Inés (June 15, 2015). "Archbishop Nienstedt resigns after sex abuse coverup charges against archdiocese". Crux. Archived from the original on June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.

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"Nienstedt". Diocese of New Ulm. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
Nienstadt, John (April 2, 2005). "Reflections on Pope John Paul II". Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008.
Nienstedt, John C. (February 2006). "And miles to go". Diocese of New Ulm. Archived from the original on February 12, 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
"Death of Terri Schiavo". Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm. March 31, 2005. Archived from the original on October 15, 2008.

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McClory, Robert J. (May 7, 2004). "Bishop takes issue with late predecessor". National Catholic Reporter. Archived from the original on May 5, 2009.

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Tom Lyden (May 4, 2016). "Former Archbishop Nienstedt's never-revealed secret". KMSP-TV. Archived from the original on June 14, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
"Ex-Archbishop Nienstedt leaves Michigan church over parishioner concerns". KMSP-TV. January 21, 2016. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.

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"Minnesota Senate Votes to Allow Same-Sex Marriage". ABC News. Retrieved May 25, 2013.

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Thavis, John (December 13, 2004). "Vatican firms up plans for U.S. seminary visitation in 2005". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on December 14, 2004.
Glatz, Carol (June 30, 2008). "Pope gives palliums to archbishops, says church's mission is to unite". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on July 8, 2008.
Muth, Chaz (September 5, 2008). "Catholic clergy offer prayers at Republican National Convention". Catholic News Service. Archived from the original on September 9, 2008.

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"Minnesota Senate joins House in approving same-sex marriage". MinnPost. Retrieved May 25, 2013.

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"New documents show falsehoods in Nienstedt testimony". Minnesota Public Radio. August 11, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
"Documents contradict Nienstedt testimony on priest's sexual assault". Minnesota Public Radio. October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
Cox, Peter (January 13, 2016). "Ex-Twin Cities archbishop Nienstedt takes Michigan church post". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
Yuen, Laura; Cox, Peter (July 21, 2016). "Did the Vatican halt an investigation into former Twin Cities Archbishop Nienstedt?". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
Yuen, Laura (July 29, 2016). "Documents detail sex, harassment complaints against Nienstedt". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved July 29, 2016.

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Keller, Bill. "Archbishop Nienstedt: New allegations of sexual misconduct 'entirely false'". Fox News 9. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.

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"Statement Regarding Archbishop John Nienstedt And Napa Institute" (Press release). Napa Institute. August 15, 2018. Archived from the original on August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.

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"Minnesota now 12th state to approve gay marriage". NBC News. Archived from the original on May 17, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.

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Wiering, Maria (May 13, 2008). "Directive from Archbishop Flynn ends lay preaching at Mass". National Catholic Reporter. Catholic News Service. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
Roewe, Brian (March 12, 2014). "No charges to be filed against Twin Cities archbishop accused of inappropriate touching". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
Wiering, Maria (August 23, 2018). "Archbishop Nienstedt 'steps aside' from responsibilities with Napa Institute". National Catholic Reporter. Catholic News Service. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
"Archbishop Nienstedt 'steps aside' from responsibilities with Napa Institute". August 23, 2018.
Ruff, Joe (January 5, 2025). "Vatican finds Archbishop Nienstedt acted 'imprudently' but not criminally in misconduct case". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved January 9, 2024.

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"Twin Cities Catholic leader courts controversy claiming Satan to blame for gay marriage, condoms". Daily News. New York. September 15, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2013.

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Goodstein, Laurie; Pérez-Peña, Richard (July 21, 2016). "Minnesota Priest's Memo Says Vatican Ambassador Tried to Stifle Sex Abuse Inquiry". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
Paulson, Michael (July 31, 2014). "Archbishop, Under Fire Over Abuse, Apologizes but Says He Won't Resign". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
Smith, Mitch (June 5, 2015). "Catholic Archdiocese in Minnesota Charged Over Sex Abuse by Priest". New York Times. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
Goodstein, Laurie; Perez-Pena, Richard (July 20, 2016). "Minnesota Priest's Memo Says Vatican Ambassador Tried to Stifle Sex Abuse Inquiry". New York Times. Retrieved July 23, 2016. ...he remains an archbishop in good standing

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Chris Smith (August 27, 2016). "Napa County now home for John Nienstedt, Twin Cities archbishop who resigned under legal cloud". The Press Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. Retrieved February 5, 2017.

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Nienstedt, John. "Statement Challenging Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Statement on Abortion". Priests for Life.

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"Archbishop John Nienstedt's years in the Twin Cities". Minnesota Public Radio. December 17, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
"Minnesota voters reject marriage amendment". MPR. Retrieved May 24, 2013.

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Strickler, Jeff (May 10, 2008). "Archbishop John Nienstedt: His own man". The Star Tribune.
Kersten, Katherine (June 29, 2008). "The real story behind the gay pride issue at St. Joan". Star Tribune.
Hopfensperger, Jean (September 2, 2014). "Minneapolis priest says Archbishop Nienstedt must resign if church is to heal". Star Tribune.
Hofpensperger, Jean (March 24, 2016). "Rev. Bernard Hebda named archbishop for Twin Cities". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

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John D. Fleckenstein (January 21, 2016). "Dear members of the Battle Creek Area Catholic Community" (PDF). St. Philip Roman Catholic Church. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.

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"Archbishop Nienstedt returns to public ministry". The Catholic Spirit. March 11, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
Nienstedt, Archbishop John C. (July 30, 2014). "Tough lessons lead to significant changes - TheCatholicSpirit.com". Retrieved November 18, 2023.
"Setting record straight on assessments, archdiocesan finances". The Catholic Spirit. July 2, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
Nienstedt, John (October 29, 2008). "Freedom of Choice Act is bad legislation". The Catholic Spirit.

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Badash, David. "Breaking: Anti-Gay Catholic Archbishop Investigated For Sexual Misconduct With Men". The New Civil Rights Movement. Retrieved July 2, 2014.

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Karnowski, Steve (January 5, 2024). "Vatican concludes former Minnesota archbishop acted imprudently but committed no crimes". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 9, 2024.

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Nienstadt, John (April 2, 2005). "Reflections on Pope John Paul II". Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008.
McClory, Robert J. (May 7, 2004). "Bishop takes issue with late predecessor". National Catholic Reporter. Archived from the original on May 5, 2009.
"Letter from Archbishop Nienstedt regarding allegation" (Press release). Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul. December 17, 2013. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
Keller, Bill. "Archbishop Nienstedt: New allegations of sexual misconduct 'entirely false'". Fox News 9. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
San Martín, Inés (June 15, 2015). "Archbishop Nienstedt resigns after sex abuse coverup charges against archdiocese". Crux. Archived from the original on June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
Tom Lyden (May 4, 2016). "Former Archbishop Nienstedt's never-revealed secret". KMSP-TV. Archived from the original on June 14, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
"Ex-Archbishop Nienstedt leaves Michigan church over parishioner concerns". KMSP-TV. January 21, 2016. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
John D. Fleckenstein (January 21, 2016). "Dear members of the Battle Creek Area Catholic Community" (PDF). St. Philip Roman Catholic Church. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
"Statement Regarding Archbishop John Nienstedt And Napa Institute" (Press release). Napa Institute. August 15, 2018. Archived from the original on August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
Nienstedt, John C. (February 2006). "And miles to go". Diocese of New Ulm. Archived from the original on February 12, 2007. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
"Minnesota now 12th state to approve gay marriage". NBC News. Archived from the original on May 17, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
"Death of Terri Schiavo". Roman Catholic Diocese of New Ulm. March 31, 2005. Archived from the original on October 15, 2008.

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Goodstein, Laurie; Pérez-Peña, Richard (July 21, 2016). "Minnesota Priest's Memo Says Vatican Ambassador Tried to Stifle Sex Abuse Inquiry". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
Paulson, Michael (July 31, 2014). "Archbishop, Under Fire Over Abuse, Apologizes but Says He Won't Resign". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 18, 2023.