Abuse Crisis

Clergy Sexual Abuse Report

June 2022 Implementation Working Group Update

June 30, 2022

In this semi-annual update, the Implementation Working Group (“IWG”) is carrying out the work approved by Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, based on the recommendations received from the Case Review Committee (“CRC”) in late 2019 (rcav.org/abuse-crisis/abuse-report/2019#crc). The IWG and the Review Board oversee different aspects of the reporting and tracking of abuse related files and the on-going care of victims who are in contact with Church representatives.  

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December 2021 Implementation Working Group Update

December 6, 2021

This update is provided as a part of the IWG’s commitment to publishing two Updates per year. While the Archdiocese is receiving fewer new reports of abuse, extensive work still remains to be done in order to better care for victims/survivors and increase awareness among all Catholics about clerical sexual abuse. 

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June 2021 Implementation Working Group Update

June 28, 2021

This report shares both positive developments as well as ongoing challenges. We have been sharing our resources and strategies with other dioceses in Canada. 

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2020 Update Report on Clergy Sexual Abuse

December 14, 2020

This report gives an overview on the progress of the Implementation Working Group, a few more updates, and the publication of an additional three priests involved in abuse settlements that have not been previously published.

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2019 Report on Clergy Sexual Abuse

November 25, 2019

This report contains 31 recommendations and responses and naming of Vancouver priests who have been criminally convicted, named in settled lawsuits, or have been the subject of other public cases.

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