The Diocese of Crookston has announced that the case of sexual abuse of a minor brought against Father Patrick Sullivan has been closed by the 
Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith of the Vatican. In a statement, they said through the years’ long investigation, it was determined that the allegation made against Rev. Sullivan “is not credible and therefore unfounded.”
The investigation was conducted under the supervision of Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The statement from the Dioceses also said, “Father Sullivan is to be highly commended for the dignity with which he carried himself throughout these years of investigation. It has been very difficult for him. I know his brother priests and deacons as well as all of the faithful who know him for his pastoral skill and generosity share his relief at this moment. Sensitive to all involved in the resolution of abuse cases, whether victim or perpetrator, appreciation is forthcoming that due process carefully followed, renders a just decision.”
All restrictions of ministry that had been imposed are fully lifted.
