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Winona-Rochester Diocese announces $21.5 million settlement with 145 sexual abuse survivors
February 10, 2021 5:15 PM Mike Tighe
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The settlement with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors representing the 145 people, which the diocese announced Wednesday, “includes resolution of claims against the parishes, schools and other Catholic entities within the diocese,” according to a diocesan news release.
“On behalf of the diocese, I want to express my sincere apology to all those who have been affected by sexual abuse in our diocese,” Quinn said. “I pledge my continuing commitment to ensure that this terrible chapter in the history of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester never happens again.”