New York Archdiocese agrees to pay out nearly $1 billion to abuse victims
EWTN News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to a proposed $800 million settlement for approximately 1,300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse, pending full survivor agreement, marking one of the largest abuse settlements in U.S. Church history.
- The settlement would be paid in two installments within 15 months and requires the archdiocese to maintain and update a list of credibly accused clergy on its website, while temporarily halting ongoing litigation.
- The proposal follows years of litigation and financial adjustments by the archdiocese, including staff layoffs and budget cuts, and comes amid a legal dispute with insurer Chubb over payouts to abuse victims.
- Advocates describe the settlement as a significant step toward accountability and transparency, with Archbishop Ronald Hicks expressing cautious optimism and emphasizing the need for healing for survivors and the broader community.
- This settlement surpasses an earlier $300 million proposal and is slightly less than the $880 million settlement reached by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2024.
