Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, The Provincial office sent this announcement earlier today regarding Bishop Stewart Ruch’s return from his voluntary leave of absence. Bishop Stewart is resuming active ministry on October 30 following consultation with Archbishop Foley and other members of the College of Bishops. You...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, Of the dozens of Scripture verses that have encouraged me over these last sixteen months, this one is the most poignant to me: “Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, The bench trial for Mark Rivera concluded last Friday afternoon, October 14. The judge will render his verdict on Friday, November 18, at 10:30am. Please continue to pray for the Lord's comfort and healing for all who have suffered abuse, as well as for...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, This Friday, October 14, is the continuation of Mark Rivera’s bench trial that started on July 12. The trial is scheduled for 1:30pm in the Kane County Judicial Center, room 319. Mark was first arrested in 2019 for nine counts of sexual assault...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, On Saturday, the Province announced that it removed the Husch Blackwell report in order to address concerns about redactions. You can read the Province’s announcement here. Brenda Dumper Lay Canon to the Ordinary Upper Midwest Diocesan Office For background, see FAQs about the Investigative Process...
Dear Upper Midwest Diocese, The court has postponed Mark Rivera’s trial, which had been scheduled to resume today, because the defense attorney is ill. The trial is scheduled to resume on October 14 at 1:30pm in the Kane County Judicial Center. Please remain in prayer as Bishop...
Read the Province's Oct 1 update about the report here. Beloved in the Lord, The Province (ACNA leadership) announced that Husch Blackwell has released its report regarding the handling of allegations of sexual misconduct in the Diocese, particularly abuse by a lay leader of the former diocesan congregation,...
Beloved in the Lord, I want to remind you that this Thursday, September 29, is the continuation of Mark Rivera’s bench trial that started on July 12. The trial is scheduled to take place in the Kane County Judicial Center beginning at 1:30 pm. Mark was first...
Dear Upper Midwest Family, With a mix of gratitude and sadness, we announce the resignation of Acting Bishop John Miller. He has served our Diocese faithfully and at great personal sacrifice for the last 14 months. Bishop John is stepping down as Acting Bishop at the...
Beloved in the Lord, The Province has just published a communication announcing the forthcoming release of the report by the third-party, investigative firm, Husch Blackwell. The report will address the investigation into the handling of sexual abuse allegations in the Diocese of the Upper Midwest. You can learn...
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