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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (CNS) -- A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a $121 million reorganization plan for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in its yearslong effort to respond to clergy sexual abuse. The archdiocese and Bankruptcy Judge David T. Thuma announced the settlement Dec. 29 during a court hearing. Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe thanked a committee of abuse survivors representing other survivors for their commitment to resolving claims against the archdiocese. 'Their cha

Nearly 400 claimants approve $121.5M plan, one of largest in the US

Aside from providing monetary payments to nearly 400 claimants, the settlement requires the establishment of a public archive of documents.

A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a $121 million reorganization plan for one of the oldest Roman Catholic dioceses in the U.S. as it tries to stem financial losses from

Aside from providing monetary payments to nearly 400 claimants, the settlement requires the establishment of a public archive of documents.