Sr. Ann Peterson
Accused in a 12/6/2019 lawsuit of sexually abusing a girl, beginning when the girl was age 10 in 1963, at St. Joseph’s parish school in Middletown NY, and continuing until 1967. Peterson denied the allegation. The complaint states that she abused the girl by “hugging her; kissing her; massaging her; caressing her; and caressing and touching her breasts and genitals; stroked her thighs, reaching up her uniform and with her hand tried to masturbate her on multiple occasions.” Previously, Peterson taught at Blessed Sacrament School in New Rochelle NY 1962-1964. Peterson was principal of The Ursuline School in New Rochelle NY 1967-1974, and was also a Superior of Ursuline communities, member of the Ursuline leadership council, board member, and licensed social worker at hospitals. She stepped down from all ministry while the province investigated.
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