Fr. Louis G. Cook
Following a recent court order, on 12/16/2013 Bishop Quinn released a list of 13 names of priests who had credible allegations against them of abuse involving minors. Cook’s inclusion on this list is the first public notice that he had been accused of abuse. Further information released by the Diocese 06/23/2014. Complaint received in 10/2097 of the sexual abuse of a minor female. In 6/2014, the Diocese reported that the complainant withdrew the allegation approximately four days later. Cook retired 07/01/1998. Died 11/26/2004. No further allegations found in his file.
- Diocese of Winona Statement and List of Accused Priests with Assignments 12.16.13
- Anderson & Assoc Press Release 12.16.13
- Owatonna People’s Press 12.16.13
- Winona Daily News 12.16.13
- Star Tribune 12.16.13
- Austin Daily Herald 12.17.13
- Austin Daily Herald 12.17.13
- Diocese of Winona Updated List & Media Statement 06.23.14
- Winona Daily News 06.23.14
- WXOW 06.23.14
- KEYC 06.23.14
- Winona Daily News 06.24.14
- Austin Daily Herald 06.24.14
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