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New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement

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Hanna, J. (2026, October 24). New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/new-york-s-archdiocese-and-survivors-of-clergy-abuse-agree-to-800-million-legal-settlement/article_7e029155-7a2d-5994-a80d-ed6da5b3cf5e.html

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Archbishop Ronald Hicks confirmed via email to clergy that the Archdiocese of New York has reached an $800 million settlement with attorneys representing approximately 1,300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse. This is described as the second-largest such settlement involving a Catholic archdiocese in the U.S. The agreement will become final after signatures are exchanged the week of November 6.

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As of October 24, 2026, the Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for approximately 1,300 survivors of clergy sexual abuse have reached an agreement on a settlement worth over US$800 million (S$1 billion). Each survivor will receive at least US$250,000 as part of the deal, with potential larger payouts after reviewing the extent of their abuse claims. The agreement is expected to finalize by November 6, pending all parties' signatures. This settlement comes after years of legal disputes and follows New York state laws that allowed victims to file lawsuits for historical sexual abuse cases even decades later. Archbishop Ronald Hicks stated that this move aims to bring healing and reconciliation to victim-survivors while avoiding bankruptcy for the archdiocese.

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🔮 Hicks said the agreement will not be final until the parties sign it, an action scheduled for the week of Nov. 6.

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🔮 Hicks said the agreement will not be final until the parties sign it, an action scheduled for the week of Nov. 6.

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The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who said they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims, the second-largest involving a Catholic archdiocese in the U.S. Archbishop Ronald Hicks sent an email Saturday to clergy confirming the settlement after attorneys for the survivors of alleged abuse announced it. uncertain

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