A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the U.S.

By The Washington Times February 19, 2026
A New Jersey Catholic diocese outside Philadelphia has agreed to pay $180 million in a clergy sexual abuse settlement, the latest in a church scandal set off more than two decades ago.
A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the U.S.

A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the U.S. A Catholic diocese in New Jersey, located near Philadelphia, has agreed to a $180 million settlement. This settlement addresses clergy sexual abuse claims. It is the latest development in a church scandal that began over twenty years ago.

  • A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to a $180 million settlement.
  • The settlement is for clergy sexual abuse claims.
  • This is the latest in a scandal that started over two decades ago.
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