A board that reviews
troubled Catholic priests in the Twin Cities archdiocese — once faulted
for being insular and ineffective — has a new makeup and a high-profile
member: Patty Wetterling, the state’s best-known advocate for child
safety.
Wetterling’s
reputation, built on her work since her 11-year-old son Jacob was
abducted in 1989, adds another layer of credibility to the archdiocese’s
Ministerial Review Board as it grapples with the aftermath of a clergy
abuse scandal.