Chicago Father Pfleger steps aside over allegation of abuse more than 40 years ago On: 1/6/2021, By Carol Zimmermann, , In: Nation
.Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Church in Chicago, is seen in this 2015 file photo. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago asked the priest to step aside from ministry Jan. 5, 2021, after the Archdiocese of Chicago received an allegations that he had sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago. (CNS photo/Jim Young, Reuters)
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WASHINGTON (CNS) Father Michael Pfleger, a popular Chicago priest and outspoken advocate against gun violence, gangs, poverty and racism, has stepped aside from his ministry after the Chicago Archdiocese said it received an allegation that the priest had sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago.
Father Michael Pfleger, activist Chicago priest, faces claim of abusing minor
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EAST PALESTINE Students in the East Palestine school district are on track to return to in-person learning next week after being on remote learning last month.
Superintendent Chris Neifer said during this week’s board of education meeting that COVID-19 cases have not increased in the district and that the plan is to reopen all three buildings on Monday.
“Our numbers have gone in a very good direction at this point,” he said.
The district closed the buildings in December in response to the number of staff and students affected by COVID. Since then, students have been on the Tier 3 remote learning plan.
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EAST PALESTINE Students in the East Palestine school district are on track to return to in-person learning next week after being on remote learning last month.
Superintendent Chris Neifer said during this week’s board of education meeting that COVID-19 cases have not increased in the district and that the plan is to reopen all three buildings on Monday.
“Our numbers have gone in a very good direction at this point,” he said.
The district closed the buildings in December in response to the number of staff and students affected by COVID. Since then, students have been on the Tier 3 remote learning plan.
Jan 2, 2021
ORCHID: To the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County for hiring a community support specialist who will help patrons with needs in social service and mental health areas. Jim Young will help people with needs greater than library services; he will link patrons to help with homelessness, addiction, depression and more, according to library Executive Director Aimee Fifarek. Patrons who would like to talk with Young can contact the library at 330-744-8636 or talk with a librarian, who will connect them. ORCHID: To the American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley, which includes the former local Lake to River Chapter in Liberty, for finding a centralized location to best serve residents in its six-county region. The Red Cross is moving its office from Belmont Avenue in Liberty to Canfield Niles Road in Austintown on Monday. There will be no disruption in services. Last year, the local Red Cross that served Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana countie
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