{"id":559387,"date":"2026-03-25T08:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/559387\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:57:30","slug":"priest-in-oakville-charged-with-sex-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/559387\/","title":{"rendered":"Priest in Oakville charged with sex assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/news\/crime\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crime<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto &amp; GTA<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-subtitle\">Accused has been a member of the clergy since 2010 and served in Oakville since 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Published Mar 24, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 10\u00a0hours ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 2 minute read<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Join the conversation\" class=\"article-meta-comment-count\" data-story-comment-component=\"\" href=\"#comments-area\">   <\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can save this article by registering for free <a class=\"bookmark-link\" data-evt-skip-click=\"true\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/register\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. Or <a class=\"bookmark-link\" data-evt-skip-click=\"true\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/sign-in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Accused priest\" class=\"featured-image__image type:primaryImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-24-140810-e1774381685227.png\"  decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"475\" width=\"633\"\/>Reverend Ranjan D&#8217;Sa, 53, is charged with one count of sexual assault after it&#8217;s alleged a volunteer at his Oakville Catholic church was a victim. Photo by HRPSArticle content<\/p>\n<p>A Catholic priest in Oakville has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation by Halton Regional Police in Oakville.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 2<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toronto Sun\" class=\"market-logo\" height=\"37\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.8.1\/websites\/images\/identity\/logo-identity-tsun.svg\" width=\"280\"\/><\/p>\n<p>THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n<p>REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n<p>THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"identity-intro__description\">Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>In early February 2026, Halton cops began investigating an allegation of sexual assault committed against an adult female volunteer at an Oakville church.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>The Rev. Ranjan D\u2019Sa, 53, of Oakville, has been charged with one count of sexual assault.<\/p>\n<p>Police said that D\u2019Sa has been a member of the clergy since 2010 and has been employed with St. Dominic\u2019s Roman Catholic Church in Oakville since 2016.<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\">Investigators are concerned there may be additional victims. 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