Fr. Peter L. Duvelsdorf

Ordained: 1958
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Rockville Centre NY

Accused of molesting two brothers in 1978. After their parents found out, they called their pastor who promised to take care of matters and offered counseling. Duvelsdorf was gone from parish the parish two days later. Had assignments at several parishes before moving in 1991 to Palm Beach, FL, where he also was in active parish ministry. Arrested there in 1997 for public lewdness. Returned to NY in 1998, lived at St. Pius X Residence in Uniondale. Retired in 2000. Died 6/15/09. Included on the Rockville Centre diocese’s list of accused in 3/21.


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