Breaking News: Father Michael Pfleger removed from St. Sabina as Archdiocese investigate new sexual abuse allegation:
The allegation was reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and law enforcement officials as required by their child protection policies. The person making the allegation has been offered services from their Victim Assistance Ministry.
"The welfare of the children entrusted to our care remains our priority. The Archdiocese of Chicago takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and encourages anyone who has been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, religious or lay employee to come forward," the church said. During the investigation, Father Thulani Magwaza will serve as administrator and will attend to the needs of the St. Sabina parish and school community once he returns from visiting family in November. Father David Jones will serve as the temporary administrator in the meantime. . That allegation was said to take place more than 40 years ago.
He's been a vocal priest in communities across Chicago - advocating for the underprivileged and against violence.
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