(A file review of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy within the Archdiocese of Vancouver has uncovered 36 cases, most of them involving minors. Photo iStock)
Jeremy Hainsworth
November 22, 2019
A review of files of Catholic clergy sexual abuse in archdiocese has uncovered 36 cases, most involving minors, the Archdiocese of Vancouver said in a report released Nov. 22.
And the names of Roman Catholic priests believed to have been involved in the sexual abuse of minors are being turned over to non-Catholic investigators.
Of the 36 cases, three involved priests currently in the ministry, said the report, which made 13 recommendations. Nine priests are named in the report.
The diocese is not aware of any priests currently working in other dioceses who have not been charged or who have been convicted of having abused children or adults, the report said.
No priests convicted of abuse are working in the diocese, the report said.
Archbishop Michael Miller said, “the brutality of the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults is a widespread tragedy that affects every corner of society.”
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