“I want to recognize that these months have taken a great toll on Fr. Mike and all of you, and I am committed to do everything possible to see that his good name is restored,” he wrote.
Cupich reminded the congregation about the joy of Christmas and commended Pfleger as he returned to ministry. Pfleger is expected to address the congregation during Mass at St. Sabina on Sunday (Dec. 11).
“As I assure you of my prayers,” Cupich concluded, “I ask that you do all you can to welcome back Father Pfleger so that he can once again take up the ministry that has distinguished St. Sabina in the archdiocese and beyond.”
This story has been updated with comments from Pfleger at Sunday mass.
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