Catholic diocese in New Jersey agrees to pay $180 million to survivors of claimed clergy abuse in settlement
New Jersey Diocese Settles Clergy Abuse Lawsuit for $180 Million The Catholic Diocese of New Jersey has reached a $180 million settlement in a clergy sex abuse lawsuit that involves countless survivors. This agreement marks a significant end to a challenging period concerning church abuse in the state. Bishop Joseph Williams, who oversees the Diocese […]
New Jersey Catholic diocese reaches $180 million settlement for sexual abuse case
New Jersey Diocese Settles Clergy Abuse Lawsuit for $180 Million The Catholic Diocese of New Jersey has reached a $180 million settlement regarding a clergy sex abuse lawsuit involving a significant number of survivors. This settlement marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to address church abuse claims in the state. Bishop Joseph Williams, […]
St. Cloud Diocese Pension Plan Encounters $35 Million Deficit Impacting Close to 1,400 People
Concerns Rise Over Cuts to Pension Plans in St. Cloud Diocese ST. Cloud — Retirees and current employees in the Diocese of St. Cloud are expressing concern regarding significant reductions to their pension plans. Jeffrey Custer, a retired teacher who is part of a group seeking further information, mentioned that a letter was distributed to […]
Brooklyn Diocese seeks to resolve 1,100 sexual abuse cases
Brooklyn Diocese Settles Child Abuse Claims The Diocese of Brooklyn has reached a “global” settlement aimed at compensating around 1,100 individuals who have alleged sexual abuse by priests and staff. This settlement is anticipated to amount to hundreds of millions of dollars. Most of the claims, about 90%, stem from incidents that occurred over 50 […]
Maryland Episcopal Diocese invites applications for reparations funding
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Initiates Reparations Efforts The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has announced its intention to focus on “building the Black community” through reparations that aim to tackle what it describes as “systemic racism.” This initiative involves opening applications for the fifth round of compensation grants, which will be detailed on Wednesday. The statement […]
Crookston Diocese may need to pay $24.6 million to address employee pension plan deficit
CROOKSTON — Pension Plan Concerns for Diocese of Crookston Members of the Diocese of Crookston may find themselves facing a precarious situation regarding their pension plans. A letter from the bishop’s office dated October 24 has raised alarms, particularly for both current and former employees. The communication noted that the defined benefit pension plan, overseen […]
56 clergy in Diocese of Lansing accused of sexual abuse: AG
More than 50 clergy members in Michigan dioceses, including 48 priests, have been accused of sexual abuse dating back to the 1950s, according to an alarming report by Michigan's top prosecutor. State Attorney General Dana Nessel's office released the report as part of a five-year investigation into clergy sexual abuse within Catholic dioceses in the […]
New York Diocese Removes Official Accused Of Providing Almost $2,000,000 In Church Funds To Eric Adams Advisor
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn on Monday fired the Rev. Jamie Gigantiero, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, for allegedly mishandling nearly $2 million in church funds. According to a statement from the Diocese of Brooklyn, Bishop Robert Brennan, obtained by the Daily Caller, the pastor allegedly provided funds to the group […]
NJ’s Catholic Diocese of Paterson Files Lawsuit Against Federal Agencies Over Immigration Rules
Five priests and the Catholic Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, filed the lawsuit against three federal agencies, The Pillar reported in mid-August 2024. of Litigation The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, names the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services […]
Disney-themed, all-ages drag show in former church canceled thanks to Catholic diocese
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown managed to hold a Disney-themed, all-ages drag show at one of its former churches thanks to “restrictive covenants” included in the sale price. I prevented it. Last weekend, the Kelsey Theater in St. Clair, Pennsylvania, about 80 miles west of Allentown, was scheduled to host a “Disney All-Ages Drag […]