Parishioners celebrated Fr. Michael Pfleger's return to St. Sabina Church after the Chicago Archdiocese cleared him in a sex abuse investigation.
Father Michael Pfleger opens up about depression, suicidal thoughts during abuse investigation"This was expected in our prayers... We truly believe in this man ... Everything he's done at this church has been for the people," said Michael Lafargue.
Pfleger was welcomed back with cheers of celebration on Sunday as he opened mass with a message for the community. "It's good to be home," Pfleger said. "Ain't nothing like being in the house... Nothing like being in the presence... Nothing like being in the fellowship of the believers."Archdiocese of Chicago adds dozens of new names to list of priests, clergy accused of sex abuse"Everybody loves him in the community," Lucas said. "I'm just so happy he's back... I had no doubt, and now, it's time for us to get back to being disciples of the Lord.
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