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Camden Diocese Settles $180M Abuse Claims for Survivors

2/18/2026

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The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, announced a $180 million settlement to address allegations of clergy sexual abuse involving approximately 300 survivors.
Bishop Joseph Williams called the agreement a milestone for survivors seeking justice and emphasized transparency.
Mark Crawford from the Survivors Network praised the bishop's approach compared to his predecessor.
This settlement surpasses previous agreements in Boston and Philadelphia but is lower than California's $880 million settlement.
The diocese withdrew objections to a state investigation into decades of abuse, pending bankruptcy court approval for the settlement.

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The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, announced a $180 million settlement to address allegations of clergy sexual abuse involving approximately 300 survivors.
Bishop Joseph Williams called the agreement a milestone for survivors seeking justice and emphasized transparency.
Mark Crawford from the Survivors Network praised the bishop's approach compared to his predecessor.
This settlement surpasses previous agreements in Boston and Philadelphia but is lower than California's $880 million settlement.
The diocese withdrew objections to a state investigation into decades of abuse, pending bankruptcy court approval for the settlement.