The Brief The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 alleged victims of sexual abuse by clergy. The settlement is the second-largest involving a Catholic Church in the U.S. The agreement is still pending final signatures.



The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to settle a legal dispute with more than 1,000 parishioners who say they've been sexually abused by clergy members for $800 million.

What we know:

Archbishop Ronald Hicks sent a letter to the Church on Saturday announcing the settlement.

The settlement will  resolve all outstanding claims brought against the Archdiocese of New York, our parishes, and affiliated agencies, under the Child Victims Act,  Hicks wrote.

Second-largest settlement in the U.S.

By the numbers:

While the deal has not yet been finalized - it's still pending final signatures - The Associated Press reports that the settlement is for $800 million, which would make it the second-largest sum ever for an Archdiocese in the U.S.

The largest was an $880 million settlement the Archdiocese of Los Angeles agreed to pay victims in 2024.

What they're saying:

In his letter to clergy, Hicks said the settlement puts the Archdiocese  on the verge of being able to, please God, bring some measure of healing and reconciliation to all the victim-survivors. 

In a statement to The Associated Press, Jeff Anderson, who represents many of the alleged victims, said that the settlement  marks a powerful moment in the pursuit of justice.

 Through their courage, sacrifice and determination, survivors have helped bring about a reckoning and a meaningful step toward accountability,  Anderson said.

Final settlement pending

What's next:

The settlement has yet to be signed. According to Hicks, the two sides are scheduled to sign the agreement on Nov. 6.
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