FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 23, 2025
On September 22, 2025, Father John Gannon, LC, was found guilty by the Ontario Court of Justice of sexual assault and sexual exploitation, related to incidents that occurred in 2007 and 2008 during his ministry at the Legionaries of Christ novitiate and apostolic school in Cornwall.
Though Fr. Gannon is not a priest of our Archdiocese, these events affect us all, especially the faithful in the Cornwall community. We reaffirm our commitment to truth, justice, and the ongoing work of safeguarding all within the Church, especially the most vulnerable.
We echo the Legionaries of Christ in recognizing the immense courage it takes for someone to come forward. We pray for the victim, for continued justice, and for all who have been impacted by abuse, and for continued healing across our Church.
For further details, please refer to the public statement issued by the Legionaries of Christ.
