Winona Diocese Releases Names of 2 Priests Accused of Abuse

By Jennie Olson
KAAL
April 10, 2015

http://www.kaaltv.com/article/stories/S3761953.shtml?cat=10151

The Diocese of Winona had released the names of two more priests who have been accused of sexually abusing minors.

The Rev. Harold Mountain and the Rev. Thomas Duane were named in a release by lawyer Jeff Anderson on Friday. Both names hadn’t been released before today.

A total of 17 clerics who worked in the Diocese of Winona have now been accused of sexual abuse.

The disclosure is part of an October 2014 settlement agreement that includes a child protection plan and the public release of the names of clerics who have substantiated claims of sexual abuse against them.

After the settlement in October, Winona Bishop John Quinn said he was “ashamed of the horrific crimes … perpetrated against children” and said the diocese is committed to ensuring the safety of kids.