Lucien Larré

Lucien Larre (14 September 1932 – 8 February 2026) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest with a doctorate in clinical psychology. He was the founder of Bosco Homes, a Saskatchewan-based organization operating homes for troubled youth, and created the Big Valley Jamboree music festival as a fundraiser for Bosco Homes.

Abuse scandal In 1992, Larre was convicted in Saskatchewan of physically abusing children in his care. He was acquitted on 9 of 11 charges, and obtained a pardon in 1997 and did not have a criminal record.

Dr. Larre v. College of Psychologists of BC In June 2006 the Inquiry Committee of the College of Psychologists of British Columbia commenced an investigation into Larre concerning his fitness and competence to practice psychology. The college appointed an American psychologist as an assessor.

Larre was the recipient of the Good Servant Award from the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews and of the William Kurelek Award from the (Canadian) Alliance for Life.

Death Larré died on 8 February 2026, at the age of 93.