Fr. Donald R. A. Peters
Retired in 1993 shortly after the Sheboygan County D.A. received an anonymous report of sexual abuse by Peters. He denied the allegation but the Archdiocese prohibited him from unsupervised contact with minors. Admitted in 2002 that he took graphic sexual photos of at least four teenage boys. One also accused him of fondling. Name included on the Archdiocese’s 7/04 list of priests fully restricted from ministry. Laicized 10/6/07 per personnel files released 7/13. Died in 12/18 at age 93.
- Associated Press 06.28.02
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 06.29.02
- Sheboygan Press 06.29.02
- List released by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwukee 11.26.07
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee updated after 11.26.07
- Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders 03.03.12
- Waukesha Patch 07.03.13
- Fond du Lac Reporter 07.07.13
- Sheboygan Press Obituary 12.30.18
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