# Investigation into former priest Jacques Delfosse > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-former-priest-jacques-delfosse > Updated: 2026-08-31T06:16:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Lille prosecutor’s office has launched a judicial investigation into Jacques Delfosse, an octogenarian former priest accused of sexual violence and the rape of minors. The investigation centers on seven victims who participated in summer camps organized by Delfosse between 1990 and 2002, though a total of 26 people have filed complaints. While 19 of these complaints were dismissed due to the statute of limitations, Delfosse—who was stripped of his priesthood in September 2025—is facing further legal scrutiny following a voluntary hearing in June 2026. In response to the allegations, the Archbishop of Lille, Laurent Le Boulc’h, issued a formal apology to the victims. After meeting with four presumed victims, the Archbishop acknowledged institutional failures, specifically noting the “silence in the Church” regarding Delfosse’s repeated transfers between regions. The Church is encouraging more victims to come forward and has offered to support requests for victims to meet with the Pope. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Lille Archbishop apologizes to victims of former priest Jacques Delfosse The Archbishop of Lille has apologized to victims of former priest Jacques Delfosse, acknowledging institutional silence regarding his alleged decades of sexual abuse of minors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lille-archbishop-apologizes-to-victims-of-former-priest-jacques-delfosse ### 2026-08-28: Former priest Jacques Delfosse faces investigation for sexual violence A judicial investigation has been opened in France against former priest Jacques Delfosse for the sexual abuse and rape of minors during summer camps held between 1990 and 2002. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-priest-jacques-delfosse-faces-investigation-for-sexual-violence --- Cite as: Investigation into former priest Jacques Delfosse. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-former-priest-jacques-delfosse