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Archdiocese of New Orleans Settles $230M Abuse Claims

12/8/2025

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A federal bankruptcy judge approved a $230 million settlement for approximately 600 survivors of sexual abuse by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
The decision ends over five years of litigation stemming from the Archdiocese of New Orleans' May 2020 bankruptcy filing.
Survivors provided emotional testimonies describing lasting trauma.
The settlement includes changes to how the Archdiocese of New Orleans handles abuse claims and protects vulnerable individuals as Archbishop Aymond retires.

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A federal bankruptcy judge approved a $230 million settlement for approximately 600 survivors of sexual abuse by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
The decision ends over five years of litigation stemming from the Archdiocese of New Orleans' May 2020 bankruptcy filing.
Survivors provided emotional testimonies describing lasting trauma.
The settlement includes changes to how the Archdiocese of New Orleans handles abuse claims and protects vulnerable individuals as Archbishop Aymond retires.