Site icon WNews

In wake of Jesuits' revelations, victims stress 'this cannot continue to happen'

WNews Banner

WARNING: This article contains detailed discussion of the sexual abuse of minors.

The release of a list of Jesuit priests accused of sexually abusing minors in Canada has sent shockwaves through some schools and communities — and prompted survivors to come forward with their own stories. 

The religious order made the list public on Monday, as part of an attempt to be more transparent and accountable. 

ADVERTISEMENT

“This cannot continue to happen,” said Bob Lemieux, who was a 12-year-old boarder in his preparatory year at Montreal’s Loyola High School in 1957-58.

During that year, he alleges Father George Epoch forcibly kissed him.

“What Epoch did to me has ruined

Donation

Help Support the Work of WNews

ADVERTISEMENT
Exit mobile version