Fr. Gerald E. Stouvenel

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Ordained: 1972
Status: Accused

Diocese: Diocese of Davenport IA

Placed on leave in 7/07 after allegations by four people that he sexually molested them when they were minors more than 30 years prior. No criminal charges filed due to the statute of limitations. As of 2/08 the Review Board recommended laicization and the bishop agreed to petition the Vatican. Found guilty by review board 11/08. Name added to diocese’d list of credibly accused priests 5/09, noting accusations of abuse of three male minors.
Vatican decreed a life of prayer and penance but no laicization. Living at chancery as of 6/11.


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