Six Catholic dioceses across California, including Los Angeles and Orange, said Tuesday that they had joined together to create a “compensation program” that would be available to victims of clergy sexual abuse as an alternative to suing the church.
A cross atop the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is reflected in the former Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove.
Diocese officials said the fund would be open to all clergy sex abuse victims, including people living in the country illegally and those who are barred from filing lawsuits because the abuse occurred long ago and is beyond the statute of limitations.
“Victim-survivors do not need to have a lawyer to participate and there are no fees for participating,” church officials said in a statement. “Settlements for fully completed claims can be paid within 90 days.” Details of the process for filing claims will be announced later. A website for the program is still under development.on behalf of victims of clergy sex abuse, issued a statement critical of the gesture, suggesting victims should carefully examine their rights.
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