Province To Cover $45.8 Million of St.John's Abuse Victims' Settlement
Bishop Accountability - April 25, 2026
St.John's, NF - The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will contribute $45.8 million toward a $121 million settlement for survivors abused at Catholic-run institutions, including Mount Cashel Orphanage. The payment helps cover compensation the bankrupt archdiocese cannot fully fund, following decades of legal battles and a 2021 Supreme Court ruling holding the Church liable, though a funding shortfall remains.
Windsor Star - May 1, 2026 Windsor, ON - A woman from the Windsor area is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of London, alleging a priest sexually abused her as a child in 1979–80, leading to lifelong emotional and psychological harm. The lawsuit adds to past abuse allegations against the diocese and underscores both the lasting impact of childhood abuse and the challenges survivors face in reporting it years later.
Bishop Accountability - April 16, 2026 St.John's, NF - Newfoundland's Court of Appeal ruled the St. John’s archdiocese failed to disclose abuse allegations when obtaining insurance in the 1980s, allowing the policy to be voided. The decision is tied to the Mount Cashel abuse scandal as survivors continue seeking compensation.