Pierre-Marie Delfieux

Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Anne Mardon's allegations of spiritual coercion and sexual acts, publicly acknowledged by Fraternities in 2024” and “Separate testimony from Sister Samuelle alleging spiritual abuse during confession with Delfieux”.

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Profile No. 1047 · Updated on 12 October 2026

3Documented controversies

6Sources

0Formal charge · all time

0Conviction

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I. Documented controversies

1990s–2000s / révélé 2023–2025

Separate testimony from Sister Samuelle alleging spiritual abuse during confession with Delfieux

No legal proceedings

Sister Samuelle, a former member of the Jerusalem Fraternities, described experiencing psychological violence within the community and mentioned spiritual abuse during a confession with Pierre-Marie Delfieux.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
La VieVictime de Marko Rupnik, la mosaïste sœur Samuelle brise le silenceMediaHigh reliability
[2]
RCFLa reconnaissance des victimes adultes, l’un des chantiers du nouveau papeMediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 6 September 2026

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1979–1987 / révélé 2019–2024

Anne Mardon's allegations of spiritual coercion and sexual acts, publicly acknowledged by Fraternities in 2024

Allegations

Anne Mardon, a former member of the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem, described psychological and spiritual coercion by founder Pierre-Marie Delfieux, as well as kissing and caressing of a sensual and sexual nature, particularly in the context of confession. In June 2024, the brothers' prior general publicly acknowledged her testimony and the Institute's responsibility.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
La VieAnne Mardon : Il faut qu’on sache combien de vies ont été cassées chez les Fraternités de JérusalemMediaHigh reliability
[2]
Fraternités monastiques de JérusalemCommuniqué de reconnaissance publique du prieur général des frères de JérusalemInstitutional responsibilityHigh reliability

Last verified: 6 September 2026

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2019–2022

Founder's inherited governance system implicated and apostolic visitation

No legal proceedings

Following Anne Mardon's testimony, former brothers and sisters described abuses of power and conscience to La Vie and a governance system they associated with the model created by Delfieux. An independent listening service was established, and Rome approved an apostolic visitation in 2021, leading to a reform process.

State of the evidence: Documented

Sources · 2

[1]
La VieEnquête : les Fraternités de Jérusalem affrontent leur histoire, marquée par les abus spirituelsMediaHigh reliability
[2]
La VieFraternités de Jérusalem : enquête apostolique et nouvelle cellule d’écouteMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 6 September 2026

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