Fr. Dennis Puhl
Convicted in 1980 of fourth degree sexual assault of a boy, age 15. Received 21 month sentence (probated) and treatment. On sick leave 11/8/1980. A 1983 suit claimed the diocese knew Puhl had received treatment in 1977 for sexual problems before abuse. He admitted in a deposition that he had sexual contact with several boys in 1977 and that he received treatment then. Suit settled in 1984. Resigned from ministry and the diocese 7/15/1986. Died 12/11/1995. Named on the 12/31/2013 Diocese of Duluth list of priests with credible allegations.
- United Press International 02.12.81
- Associated Press 05.10.83
- PR Newswire 05.10.83
- National Law Journal 05.16.83
- Star-Tribune 07.25.92
- Diocese of Duluth List of Clergy With Credible Claims 12.31.13
- Northlands News Center 12.31.13
- Legal Examiner 12.31.13
- Diocese of Duluth Statement by Bishop Sirba 12.31.13
- Duluth News Tribune 12.31.13
- Duluth News Tribune 01.01.14
- Wall Street Journal 12.07.15
- Star Tribune 12.07.15
- Diocese of Duluth Statement 12.07.15
- Duluth News Tribune 12.07.15
- Wall Street Journal 12.11.15
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