In addition, the future school management may no longer be provided by the abbey.
This was decided by the Valais State Council, reported the portal kath.ch (Wednesday).
A working group commissioned by the State Council, i.e. the cantonal government, had previously presented its report on the allegations of abuse.
The working group came to the conclusion that measures should be taken to complete the secularisation of the institution, which had been initiated long before.
In order to ensure the continued existence, safety and reputation of the school, the State Council decided to transfer the school to state ownership.
The proposed measures are also intended to mark a clearer separation between the educational institution and the abbey.
On the basis of the report, the Council of State and the abbey signed a joint declaration.
In future, the school will be called "Lycee-College de Saint-Maurice".
Furthermore, the abbey will no longer propose a canon as a candidate for the rectorate.
Rector will once again be a canon
However, canon Alexandre Ineichen will be reinstated as rector.
Canons can continue to teach as long as they have the necessary skills and fulfil the cantonal legal requirements.
However, they would have to wear secular clothing in future.
The religious part of the training is to become voluntary.
Religious activities, such as days of reflection, will continue to be offered, but will in future be organised by lay people.
Saint-Maurice Abbey is considered to be the oldest monastery in the West that has existed without interruption.
It reports directly to the Pope.
The reputation of the abbey, which was founded in the 6th century, has been severely shaken in recent months by allegations of sexual misconduct.