Montreal –
The Jesuits of Canada have released a list of priests and brothers they say were credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors over the past 70 years.
Jesuits, a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church, List of 27 names released Today follows an audit, begun in 2020, that looked at documents dating back to the 1950s.
Of the men named, all but three have died.
The release of the names is part of the Jesuits’ effort to promote transparency, accountability, justice and the treatment of survivors of abuse, the order says in a statement.
In most cases, the abuse came to light after the alleged abuser had died, with some cases never reaching criminal or civil trial.
In a statement, the Reverend Erik Oland says that despite a thorough review, other names may be added to the list in the future.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on March 13, 2023.
Resources for survivors of sexual assault in Canada
If you or someone you know is coping with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to help people in crisis:
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