Survivors of clergy sexual abuse have reached a $800 million settlement agreement with the Archdiocese of New York, according to their lawyers, to resolve claims from roughly 1,300 individuals.
The Catholic Archdiocese of New York finalized the payment in May, marking one of the largest settlements in ongoing nationwide litigation over clergy sex abuse cases.
Jeff Anderson & Associates, representing 300 abuse survivors, described the agreement as “a powerful moment in the pursuit of justice.”
The settlement ranks second only to a $880 million deal secured by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2024.
Across the United States, the Catholic Church has disbursed billions of dollars in settlements in recent years following legislative changes in states like New York that extended statutes of limitations for historical abuse cases.
In addition to the financial compensation, the archdiocese has committed to releasing documents related to individuals within the Church identified as sexual offenders.
The agreement also enables survivors to pursue further legal action against the Church’s insurance providers for additional compensation, while preventing the archdiocese from seeking bankruptcy protection.
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