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New Orleans Archdiocese Settles $305M for Abuse Survivors

2/11/2026

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The Archdiocese of New Orleans' bankruptcy settlement includes a $305 million payout to 600 survivors.
The church agreed to hold ten group meetings with survivors, citing Carnival-season scheduling concerns.
The church requires individual meetings with Archbishop Gregory Aymond of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, who aims to complete them before retirement.
The settlement requires public apologies.
The settlement requires the removal of honors for credibly accused clergy.

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The Archdiocese of New Orleans' bankruptcy settlement includes a $305 million payout to 600 survivors.
The church agreed to hold ten group meetings with survivors, citing Carnival-season scheduling concerns.
The church requires individual meetings with Archbishop Gregory Aymond of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, who aims to complete them before retirement.
The settlement requires public apologies.
The settlement requires the removal of honors for credibly accused clergy.