TO THE FAITHFUL OF THE EPARCHY OF SASKATOON:
On June 16, 2025, the court heard sentencing submissions in Fr. Janko Kolosnjaji’s
case. One of the issues addressed in court was the constitutionality of the Criminal
Code section which imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for sexual assault upon a
minor. After hearing the submissions of defence counsel, the Crown, and counsel on
behalf of the Attorney-General for Canada, the judge reserved her decision. It is
expected that the sentence will be handed down in late August or September.