Fr. Peter J. Van der Linden
Publicly named as accused by the Archdiocese in a press release in 10/2002. Had been removed in 1993 after a “serious and substantive allegation of sexual misconduct dating back to the early years of his ministry.” On medical leave of absence since 1991 but had begun working part time at Cardinal Mooney High School, Marine City, in 1993. Permanently removed from ministry in 5/2005. Died in 2/2007.
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