Fr. Peter J. Dunne
Accused of abuse of three teenage boys and one boy of unknown age. The archdiocese learned of abuse in 1986. Sent for treatment then reassigned. Reportedly paid one victim $40K for his silence. Retired in 1995. In 2004 he was placed on permanently restricted ministry with no faculties. Accepted a supervised life of Prayer and Penance. Died 4/17/10. A civil was suit filed in Iowa in 2008. Named as diagnosed pedophile on secret 2/94 memo from Msgr. Lynn to Asst. Vicar for Admin released 2/27/12.
- Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Assignment Record
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Report
- Morning Call 09.22.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 09.25.05
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Website 09.26.05
- Philadelphia Inquirer 10.14.05
- Morning Call 10.27.05
- City of Angels 01.15.09
- City of Angels 01.17.09
- 1994 Memo from Fr William Lynn to Asst Vicar for Admin re Names in Philadelphia Secret Archives, released 02.27.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 04.23.12
- Evening Sun 04.24.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 04.24.12
- Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog 04.25.12
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