New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to pay nearly $180M to victims of clergy sexual abuse

New Orleans clergy sex abuse survivors ask judge be removed as mediator from bankruptcy case

Survivors of clergy sex abuse filed a request in court to remove Judge Chris Sontchi as a mediator in the bankruptcy case of the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Archdiocese of New Orleans agrees to $180 million settlement with abuse victims

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. / Credit: travelview/Shutterstock CNA Staff, May 22, 2025 / 11:52 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of New Orleans this week agreed to pay a massive $180 million to victims of clergy abuse there, bringing an end to y... [...]

The Archdiocese of the New Orleans Catholic Church and several insurance companies will pay EUR 153 million to a fund to benefit survivors of abuse. Many victims do not accept the agreement.

Archbishop Aymond announces memorandum of understanding

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Archbishop Gregory Aymond announced a memorandum of understanding that he says could bring the Archdiocese's bankruptcy to a close. Aymond says the MOI is with the "Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors," a group that represents survivors of sex abuse in their claims against the Catholic Church. Attorney General Murrill and District Attorney Jason Williams tour Orleans Parish Jail Aymond did not release any details…

New Orleans Archdiocese reaches tentative bankruptcy agreement

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a memorandum of understanding with creditors in its long-running bankruptcy case,.

New Orleans, United States.- The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay nearly $180 million to victims of sexual abuse by the clergy as part of an agreement announced on Wednesday, the most recent of a series of agreements by the Catholic Church. The archdiocese, its parishes and several insurers will pay $179,2 million to a trust to benefit survivors, according to a statement from the commission that negotiated the agreement. The money wi…