Erie Diocese Pays $31.35 Million For Clergy Abuse Claims
The Erie Diocese paid $31.35 million to handle clergy sex abuse claims. The diocese paid $16.6 million directly to survivors from its victim compensation fund.
Category: Clergy Abuse News
We cover recent news about priest sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and other religious organizations. Learn more about clergy abuse investigations, lawsuits, bankruptcies, victim settlements and how victims are taking a stand.
Hartford Archdiocese To Pay Six-Figure Priest Abuse Settlement
A priest abuse survivor accepted a six-figure settlement from the Hartford Archdiocese. This is one of many settlements paid by the Connecticut archdiocese.
Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill For Child Sex Abuse Survivors
Lousiana lawmakers passed a bill to eliminate the legal deadline for child sex abuse claims. The bill also creates a 3-year “look back” window for survivors.
Brooklyn Diocese Faces Nearly 600 Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Survivors have filed nearly 600 lawsuits against the Brooklyn Diocese for protecting abusive priests. Almost 3,000 lawsuits have been filed statewide.
Chicago Archdiocese Priest Faces Two Child Abuse Allegations
Chicago Catholic priest Michael Pfleger is facing two allegations of child sex abuse. Both incidents of abuse allegedly occurred more than 40 years ago.
NY Diocese Sells Property & Posts Accused Priest List During Bankruptcy
During bankruptcy proceedings, Rockville Centre Diocese released a list of priests accused of sex abuse. The diocese also sold property to compensate victims.
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