The Diocese of Syracuse, New York, emerged from bankruptcy proceedings with a judge’s approval of a $176-million settlement with 411 plaintiffs.
The central New York diocese filed for bankruptcy in 2020 after the State of New York lifted its statute of limitations on abuse lawsuits.
“Beyond doubt, my heart continues to break for the damage that abuse has inflicted on the Church and its members,” said Bishop Douglas Lucia. “To the survivors and their families, I express genuine sorrowfulness and a firm resolve to ensure that future generations do not experience this scourge.”