Oblates announce own investigation into Father Rivoire – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 12, 2023
Creation of ‘safeguarding commission’ comes after religious order promised to help with investigation of priest accused of abusing Inuit children
A Catholic missionary group has retained a retired Quebec Superior Court judge to lead an independent review of the sexual abuse allegations against one of its priests, Rev. Johannes Rivoire, who served in Nunavut decades ago.
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate, OMI Lacombe Canada (part of a worldwide congregation of Oblate priests) and the Oblates of the Province of France announced the appointment Monday.
“The Oblates recognize the tragic legacy of clergy abuse and are sincerely committed to support the Inuit Peoples who advocate for truth, justice, healing and reconciliation,” said Rev. Ken Thorson, the head of the OMI Lacombe Canada, in the release.
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