Montreal Archdiocese

• Judge signs off on Montreal archdiocese sex abuse class-action settlement

  The agreement includes a minimum $14.8 million in compensation for victims of sexual abuse committed by diocesan priests and lay employees of the archdiocese since 1940.

  Jul 19, 2023
  
• Montreal archdiocese ombudsperson sees improvement in handling of abuse complaints

  Marie Christine Kirouack issued her latest report Tuesday on complaints received by the archdiocese of Montreal since her post was created two years ago.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
  
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• Settlement reached in sex abuse class action against Montreal archdiocese

  The class action was brought in April 2019 by a victim of Brian Boucher, a priest who had been jailed for sexually abusing boys under his supervision.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2023
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• ‘Mishandling and delays’ of Montreal archdiocese abuse complaints: ombudsperson

  The ombudsperson of Montreal's Roman Catholic archdiocese says the mishandling and delays of abuse cases against the church are causing complainants to lose faith in the process.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2022
• More victims come forward following Cardinal Marc Ouellet sexual misconduct allegations

  More people are coming forward to allege sexual misconduct by members of the Catholic Church in Montreal, says the ombudsman of the Montreal Archdiocese.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• Dozens of complaints filed against Montreal archdiocese, independent ombudswoman says

  Lawyer Marie Christine Kirouack received 45 formal complaints over her first three months in her new role — 26 of which cite various forms of abuse related to the Catholic Church.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• Montreal archdiocese names independent ombudswoman to investigate abuse complaints

  Montreal lawyer Marie Christine Kirouack has been named to the newly created post, which is one of the key recommendations in a report tabled last November.

  Canada

  May 5, 2021
• Montreal archdiocese hires retired judge to review church files, identify abuse cases

  The archdiocese said Monday in a statement that André Denis began his work in December 2020 and will complete his task by this summer.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2021
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• Funeral mass and procession held for Montreal’s Father John Walsh

  Father John, as he preferred to be known, served as a Roman Catholic priest for over 50 years.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2020
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• Grand Séminaire de Montréal moves facilities north to Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie

  The Grand Séminaire de Montréal had been at its location on Sherbrooke Street since 1840.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2020