Canadian Catholic Order Enters $18M Settlement With Abuse Victims

Canadian Press reports that on Wednesday a Quebec Superior Court justice approved an $18 million mediated settlement in a class action against the Congregation of Holy Cross brought by victims of sexual abuse suffered at three now-closed schools in Quebec run by the Catholic order. The abuse dates back as far as the 1950's and continued as late as 2001.  Under the settlement, some 206 victims (and in some cases their parents) will share $13 million. Individuals will receive between $10,000 and $250,000 depending on the type of abuse involved. The remaining $5 million covers attorneys fees and other expenses. The class action was originally filed in 2008.