Posted on 01/03/2023 6:09:24 PM PST by marshmallow
Years of negotiations between survivors of clergy sex abuse and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe moved toward conclusion this week when claimants and a federal bankruptcy judge approved a proposed $121.5 million agreement that would settle nearly 400 claims made by people who say they were abused by Roman Catholic clergy.
“While I hope and pray that the bankruptcy outcome will bring a measure of justice and relief to the victims … I realize that nothing can ever compensate them for the criminal and horrendous abuse they endured,” Archbishop John C. Wester said in a written statement issued Thursday.
“I pledge that the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will remain vigilant in protecting children and young people from clergy sexual abuse, doing all we can to assure them of a safe and protective environment in the Catholic Church,” Wester wrote.
Attorney Brad Hall, who represents about 140 of the claimants — most of whom say they were abused in childhood — said letters will go out next week informing people how much they can expect to receive from the settlement. Checks could start being sent out in mid-February if there are no last-minute changes.
The amounts each person will receive will vary “depending on the level and impact of the abuse” as determined by a court-appointed allocator, Hall said in a phone interview Thursday.
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They’ll just pass the offering plate an extra time or two.
Not a problem
You wonder why the Roman Catholic Church needs their Non Governmental Organizations to be funded illegally by the government and funnel illegals into the USA? Pedo and child abuse case war.
These legal fees needed replenishment so the RC Church bends the knee to get its money back.
Hence the illegal non separation of Church and State.
When will someone sue hollywood for the same crimes?
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