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 11/8/80. A 1983 suit claimed the diocese knew he had received treatment in 1977 for sexual problems before abuse. He admitted in deposition he had homosexual contacts with several youths in 1977 and that he received treatment then. Suit settled in 1984. Resigned from ministry and diocese 7/15/86. Died 12/11/95. Named on 12/31/13 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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