Sex Abuse Litigation

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Diocese of Rochester

2 reports indexed, newest first.

September 2025

  1. Federal court approves Rochester diocese settlement with survivors

    A federal bankruptcy court approved the Diocese of Rochester's settlement plan with abuse survivors.

    Settlement Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, New YorkReported by Catholic World Report

September 2019

  1. Diocese of Rochester files for bankruptcy after Child Victims Act suits

    The Diocese of Rochester became the first New York diocese to file for Chapter 11 protection after a wave of lawsuits under the Child Victims Act.

    Lawsuit filed Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, New YorkReported by Democrat & Chronicle