The Dominicans of the province of Toulouse published a press release on Wednesday May 4 recalling that brothers “ were accused of serious acts of a sexual nature against minors, facts which have unfortunately been confirmed. »

” For the sake of protection and justice and truth with regard to people who have met the convents of the Province (Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier, Marseille, La Sainte-Baume and Nice), or common places of apostolate (in particular Notre-Dame de Boscodon, Fanjeaux, and Sylvanès), it is our duty to ensure that there have been no other victimss,” the statement continued.

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It is signed by Brother Olivier de Saint-Martin, provincial of the Dominicans of Toulouse, and Antoine Garapon, president of the independent commission Recognition and reparation, set up after the report of the Ciase for the victims of sexual violence committed by religious.

In this perspective, the press release invites ” anyone with knowledge of reprehensible acts committed by a Dominican brother of the Province of Toulouse to the rapporteurs by contacting either the Dominicans ([email protected]), or directly the Recognition and Reparation Commission in Paris ([email protected]).

“ No new facts have reached us”

“ No new facts have reached us, accurate to The cross Brother Olivier de Saint Martin. We have released this release for people who may not yet have been able to show up to do so. To do this, beyond the email addresses to which facts can be reported, the Recognition and Reparation Commission recalls that those who wish can be received at its premises, 226 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.

In addition, two members of this commission will come to Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) on Monday May 30 and Tuesday May 31 to listen to those who want to confide, “ in a neutral place says Brother Olivier de Saint-Martin.

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And to add that after having provide as much as possible reparation to the victims already declared and to others who will come to be broken down, the province of Toulouse plans to organize,in a few months, in collaboration with the Recognition and Reparation Commission and the victims who so wish, a day of reflection and remembrance. »