It’s not who I am now’: Sexual abuse victim of former Nunavut priest speaks out – CBC

Jan 29, 2025

Victim and lawyer say they hope Dejaeger’s victims pursue Catholic Church

WARNING: This article contains graphic content and details of sexual abuse of children, and may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it.

Last week’s guilty plea from a former Catholic priest who sexually abused children in Nunavut has prompted one of his earlier victims to speak up.

A woman, who CBC is calling Tammy, was six years old when Dejaeger started abusing her.

Tammy’s identity is protected under a publication ban.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/dejaeger-sexual-abuse-victim-speaks-out-1.7443055

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