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| A Statement from Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop of Winona
By Joel Hennessy
Roman Catholic Diocese of Winona
April 10, 2015
http://www.dow.org/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/155/PRESS-RELEASE-Diocese-Releases-Additional-Priest-Names
WINONA, MN – April 10, 2015 – Today, the Diocese of Winona is releasing the names of two priests who are accused of committing child sexual abuse while serving as priests within the Diocese of Winona. Today’s release, comes as part of an ongoing effort to identify and publically disclose names of priests that have been accused of child sexual abuse. These accusations have been deemed to be not manifestly false or frivolous.
Fr. Harold B. Mountain has been accused of child sexual abuse. Fr. Mountain was ordained on May 30, 1942 and served in the following parishes over the course of his 47 years with the Diocese of Winona.
June 9, 1943 - Mater Dolorosa, Madelia, MN
June, 1943- September, 1947 - Saint Thomas Pro Cathedral , Winona, MN
June, 1943- September, 1947 - Precious Blood, LaMoille, MN and Saints Peter and Paul, Hart, MN
1946-1947 - Spiritual Director for the Newman Center in Winona, MN
September 1, 1947 - Saint Bernard, Stewartville, MN and Sacred Heart, Hayfield, MN
June 18, 1948 - Saint Bernard, Stewartville, MN and Sacred Heart, Hayfield, MN
June 15, 1950 - Diocesan Director of Blessed Sacrament
January 30, 1952 - Christ the King, Medford, MN and Corpus Christi, Deerfield, MN
August 5, 1968 - Saint Casimir, Wells, MN
July 14, 1977 - Immaculate Conception, Saint Clair, MN
May 30, 1989 - Retired
November 12, 2006 - Died
Because Fr. Harold Mountain died prior to the accusation of abuse was made to the Diocese of Winona, Fr. Harold Mountain was never able to confirm or deny the allegation.
Fr. Thomas E. Duane has been accused of child sexual abuse. Fr. Duane was ordained on June 5, 1938 and served in the following parishes over the course of his 41 years with the Diocese of Winona.
August 22, 1938 - Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint Charles, MN
November 14, 1945 –Saint Bernard, Stewartville, MN and Sacred Heart, Hayfield, MN
June 3, 1947 - Saint Ignatius, Spring Valley, MN and Saint Patrick, LeRoy, MN
June 30, 1954 - Saint John the Baptist, Caledonia, MN and Loretto High School, Caledonia, MN
August 22, 1961 - Saint Gabriel, Fulda, MN
August 11, 1966 - Leave of Absence for Medical Reasons
August 12, 1966 – Resigned as pastor for Saint Gabriel, Fulda, MN
September 1, 1966 - Chaplain for Mother Frances Rest Home, Mankato, MN
March 1, 1967 - Saint Patrick, LeRoy, MN
March 3, 1969 - Saint Patrick, LeRoy, MN
March 1971 – Requested leave of absence until June 15, 1971
July 11, 1974 - Saint John, Dodge Center, MN and Saint Olaf, Kasson, MN
June 11, 1976 - Saint Francis de Sales, Claremont, MN
May 18, 1979 – Retired
April 28, 1993 - Died
Fr. Thomas Duane died prior to the Diocese of Winona becoming aware of the accusation of abuse, therefore Fr. Duane was not able to confirm or deny the allegation.
These disclosures have been prompted by information that was recently obtained by the Diocese of Winona and the complete and comprehensive review that has been conducted by the Diocese of Winona of all priest files in its possession. The Diocese of Winona is committed to transparency and ensuring that crimes against children do not go undisclosed or unreported. The Diocese of Winona has implemented one of the most thorough background search and safety training protocol in the nation to ensure those entrusted in our care are safe. Our prayers remain with those who have been victimized by members of the clergy and we stand committed to providing support and healing to those who have been tragically abused by clergy. We encourage anyone that has been abused recently or in the past to come forward and report the abuse to civil authorities.
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