The Diocese of Syracuse (NY) has announced that it has agreed to a $100
million settlement with abuse victims as part of its bankruptcy
reorganization—the largest such settlement since 2007.
According to FAQs
published by the diocese, the Diocese of Syracuse will contribute $50
million; parishes will contribute $45 million; and other diocesan
entities will contribute $5 million.
In a letter to the faithful, Bishop Douglas Lucia asked that the Mass for the Forgiveness of Sins be celebrated in all parishes on July 29-30.