Sex abuse survivors overwhelmingly accept settlement; Yearslong archdiocese bankruptcy set to end

Sex abuse victims in New Orleans Archdiocese approve $230 million settlement

The St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square are seen at sunset near the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans on April 10, 2010. / Credit: Graythen/Getty Images CNA Staff, Oct 31, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of New Orleans secured ne... [...]

$230 million settlement with Archdiocese of New Orleans approved

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A $230 million settlement has been approved by victims of clergy sex abuse with the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Hundreds of victims approved the settlement with a near unanimous vote, accepted by over 99% of the victims and their creditors. A hearing to finalize the agreement is set for next month. Bogalusa mayor indicted on charges of malfeasance, public intimidation Archbishop Gregory Aymond released the following st…

Sex abuse survivors overwhelmingly accept settlement; Yearslong archdiocese bankruptcy set to end

New Orleans sex abuse survivors have overwhelmingly approved a settlement plan that would end the Archdiocese of New Orleans' yearslong bankruptcy case.

New Orleans clergy abuse survivors approve archdiocese's $230 million bankruptcy settlement

Clergy sex abuse survivors have overwhelmingly approved a $230 million bankruptcy settlement with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, potentially clearing the way for the local Roman Catholic church's long-running case to be resolved by the end of the year.

New Orleans sex abuse survivors overwhelmingly approve settlement to end archdiocese bankruptcy

New Orleans sex abuse survivors have overwhelmingly approved a settlement plan that would end the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ yearslong bankruptcy case. This comes after clergy abuse survivors voted over a six-week period on a $230 million settlement plan. The votes were due Wednesday night and were tabulated. A recent court filing shows abuse survivors overwhelmingly accepted the deal, which would allow payouts by next year. The plan is expected