RICHMOND HILL (ONTARIO, CANADA)
Richmond Hill Liberal
June 4, 2020
By Sheila Wang
School will be named Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy
Jean Vanier Catholic High School has a new name.
York Catholic District School Board announced June 4 the school will be named Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy, replacing its former name due to sex abuse allegations against its namesake, Jean Vanier.
“The York Catholic District School Board remains steadfast in its belief that sexual assault and sexual exploitation are unacceptable behaviours that will not be tolerated,” board chair Maria Marchese said in a news release.
The Catholic school board decided to rename the Richmond Hill school back in February when revelations about L’Arche founder Vanier surfaced and shocked the local community.
L’Arche International released the report Feb. 21, revealing accusations he engaged in “manipulative sexual relationships” that took place under “coercive conditions” from 1970 to 2005.
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