SF Archdiocese to Pay $400M Settlement, Announces Closure of Specialized St. Brigid Academy
The San Francisco Archdiocese will pay $395 million to abuse survivors and close St. Brigid Academy amid a bankruptcy and scandal.Summary
The San Francisco Roman Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay a $395 million settlement to survivors of sexual abuse, marking a significant step in resolving decades-old claims. The settlement, which requires the Archdiocese to disclose a complete list of accused priests and create a survivor-sensitive archive, follows the bankruptcy filing in 2023 that resulted from over 500 civil lawsuits. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone stated the settlement is a path toward fair compensation and that the church accepts full responsibility. Separately, the Archdiocese announced the closure of St. Brigid Academy, a 138-year-old school serving gifted and special-needs students, citing declining enrollment. The closure comes as the Diocese of Oakland faces similar legal challenges.
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