'To avoid scandal': Unearthed letters show how N.L. bishop handled allegations in Baie Verte

In a recent court action, letters have surfaced detailing how a bishop in Newfoundland and Labrador dealt with allegations against a priest in the 1970s. The correspondence reveals that the bishop moved the priest to a treatment center in Ontario following accusations of sexual abuse involving boys. This move happened over 15 years before the priest was eventually convicted of sexual assault. These revelations are significant as they highlight the church's long-standing cover-ups and the ongoing impact on victims and their families.